The day of friendly matches brought mixed results for the North African teams. Morocco, experimenting with a blend of experience and youth, faced a tough challenge from Togo in Casablanca, resulting in a surprise victory for Togo. This outcome has led coach Rachid Taoussi to reflect on the team’s performance.
Tunisia, dealing with the absence of key players, including those from Esperance de Tunis preparing for the Champions League final, faced Switzerland and suffered a 2-1 defeat. Despite valid reasons for the outcome, coach Sami Trabelsi might not find comfort in such explanations, especially considering a late goal conceded due to a lapse in concentration.
Algeria, playing against Bosnia, had to contend with a difficult playing surface at the July 5 stadium, but the Fennecs showed technical prowess, with Sofiane Feghouli standing out. Despite a 0-1 defeat, the team displayed resilience and skill on the challenging pitch.
