In a friendly match ahead of the 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), Tunisia faced Gabon and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The Eagles of Carthage, coached by Sami Trabelsi, took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Saber Khlifa, who plays for Evian Thonon Gaillard in France. However, in the second half, Gabon managed to equalize with a goal from Ngouanama.
Tunisia will have one more friendly match against Ghana on Sunday before entering the final phase of the CAN, where their first match is scheduled for January 22 against Algeria.