AFCON 2015 Qualifiers – Tunisia Starting XI Revealed Ahead of Clash With Senegal
As anticipation builds for the highly anticipated Senegal vs. Tunisia showdown in Group G of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Tunisian coach Georges Leekens has already confirmed the Carthage Eagles’ starting lineup for tonight’s match in Dakar (8 p.m. GMT).
Both teams currently lead Group G with six points each, making this a pivotal match in the race to qualify for the final tournament in Morocco.
✅ Tunisia Starting XI (Confirmed)
GK: Aymen Mathlouthi
DEF: Hamza Mathlouthi, Aymen Abdennour, Syam Ben Youssef, Mohamed Ali Yaakoubi
MID: Ali Maaloul, Houcine Ragued, Houcine Nater, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef
ATT: Wahbi Khazri, Yassine Chikhaoui
🔄 Key Notes:
Aymen Abdennour returns to the starting lineup after recovering from injury.
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef is trusted in midfield, possibly in a more advanced role.
Wahbi Khazri and Yassine Chikhaoui lead the attacking line, providing creativity and finishing power.
🇸🇳 Senegal’s Lineup Still Pending
Senegal’s starting XI has yet to be announced. The Lions of Teranga will be without Demba Ba (injury), but fans eagerly await to see if stars like Sadio Mané and Dame Ndoye will lead the line.
This matchup, effectively a battle for group supremacy, is expected to be played in front of a packed Léopold Senghor Stadium, with over 53,000 spectators expected.
Stay tuned for live updates as kickoff approaches.