Tunisia’s Taieb Mhiri Stadium approved to host Libya in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

The Tunisian Football Federation has received approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax to host international matches.

The venue is now ready to stage Tunisia’s upcoming fixtures in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the required work to bring it up to the necessary standards was completed.

Taieb Mhiri Stadium will host Tunisia’s next match against Libya in the qualifying campaign. The fixture will take place on 13 November, in the third round of matches.

The Tunisian Football Federation thanked Sfaxien for its co-operation and contribution to the successful efforts to secure the stadium’s approval.

Tunisia are currently third in Group H with two points, level with Botswana. Botswana sit above them on goal difference.

Uganda lead the group with eight points, while Libya are bottom with one point.

Tunisia drew with Uganda and Botswana in their opening two matches.