Tunisia face Libya in crucial CAN 2027 qualifier – kick-off time and how to watch

Tunisia host Libya in Sfax on Friday, 13 November, with both sides seeking a first win of the CAN 2027 qualifying campaign.

The Group H neighbours meet at the Stade Taieb-Mhiri in the first of two important matches in four days. The return fixture will be played in Tripoli on Tuesday, 17 November.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 French and Tunisian time, which is 16:00 GMT.

In France, the derby will be shown live on beIN SPORTS 1. Subscribers can also watch the match online via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Viewers in Tunisia will be able to follow the game on Watania 1 through its terrestrial network, as well as on beIN Sports Arabia 1. The latter is also available to supporters across the MENA region.

Tunisia are still without a victory after the opening two rounds. Mouine Chaabani’s side began with a 1-1 draw against Uganda before being held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana.

Libya have also made an unconvincing start to the qualification campaign. The Chevaliers of the Mediterranean drew 2-2 with Botswana in their opening match, then lost 1-0 to Uganda.

Uganda lead Group H with four points ahead of the third round. Botswana and Tunisia are level on two points, while Libya sit bottom with one point.

The standings carry added significance because Uganda are co-hosts of CAN 2027 and have already secured their place at the finals. As a result, only one other team from Group H will qualify for the tournament.

That leaves little room for error for either Tunisia or Libya, with Friday’s derby offering both teams the chance to revive their campaigns before the second meeting in Tripoli four days later.

The two matches could prove decisive in determining which side remains in contention for the remaining qualification place.