AFCON 2023: Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks touch down in Tunisia for crucial preparations
The Cape Verde national football team, famously known as the Blue Sharks, arrived at the Tunis-Carthage airport in Tunisia on a mission to fine-tune their strategies and face formidable opponents.
This Sunday morning marked the touchdown of the Blue Sharks in Tunisia, and under the leadership of Coach Bubista, the team is gearing up for an essential friendly encounter against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in just three days’ time.
The team’s seamless arrival sets the stage for rigorous preparations ahead of the competition, with a significant focus on the upcoming friendly match against Tunisia.
The friendly clash is slated for January 10 at 6:30 p.m. GMT, unfolding at the prestigious Olympique Hammadi Agrebi stadium in Tunisia.
As part of their preparatory phase, the Cape Verde squad spent the last five days in Portugal, meticulously gearing up for the challenges that await them in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The training sessions were conducted internally, with the team focused on honing their skills and building cohesion.
Yet, it is the imminent friendly encounter against Tunisia that promises to be the litmus test, providing an invaluable opportunity to gauge the true potential and form of Bubista’s squad.
The match serves as a critical benchmark for the Blue Sharks, raising questions about their readiness to face Group B opponents in the upcoming tournament.
Observers and football enthusiasts alike eagerly await this showdown, pondering whether this singular friendly match will suffice to prepare Cape Verde for the demanding battles ahead.
The overarching goal for the Blue Sharks remains a commitment to surpassing their own capabilities in each encounter, epitomizing the spirit of competition and determination as they set sail for AFCON 2023.
