Tunisia Coach Georges Leekens Names Squad for CAN Qualifiers Against Botswana and Egypt
Tunisia’s new coach Georges Leekens has announced his 25-man squad ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers against Botswana and Egypt. The Belgian tactician, who recently succeeded Ruud Krol, spoke at a press conference on Friday about his ambitions and preparations for the upcoming fixtures.
Leekens emphasized the importance of a strong start in these qualifiers. “The next two matches will be different from those played before the World Cup. An official match is always different,” he said. “What’s good this time? The competition has resumed and the players are in better shape. I hope that the players will understand that all the matches are important during this phase.”
Highlighting his detailed approach to the upcoming opponents, Leekens demonstrated a thorough understanding of Botswana and Egypt. “They’re a good team that almost always plays with the same players. They qualified easily! I saw their matches and studied their style of play carefully. They’ll come here looking for a good result. We’ll need to be careful on the counterattack. I think the key to the match is the midfield.”
On facing Egypt, Leekens acknowledged the challenge posed by the continent’s football giants. “Egypt? A different team with players who know how to make the difference at any moment. It’s always special to play against them.”
As Tunisia prepares for these critical fixtures, Leekens’ tactical insight and focus on discipline will be key factors in their quest for qualification and a return to prominence in African football.
