Tunisia v Libya: Probable line-ups for crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier

Tunisia host Libya on Friday, 13 November 2026, in the first leg of their third qualifying-round match for CAN 2027.

The Group H meeting brings together two North African neighbours, with Tunisia expected to have the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters. The result could prove significant in the race for qualification.

Tunisia will be without Elias Achouri, who has been ruled out because of injury. His absence leaves the hosts relying on a blend of experienced players and younger attacking options, as the coaching staff look to combine established international quality with additional energy and creativity in the final third.

Aymen Dahmen is expected to start in goal, behind a defence of Mohamed Drager, Montassar Talbi, Alaa Ghram and Omar Rekik.

Aissa Laidouni, Ferjani Sassi and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane are likely to form the midfield three, while Ismael Gharbi, Seifallah Letaief and Hazem Mastouri are set to lead the attack.

Tunisia probable XI

Aymen Dahmen; Mohamed Drager, Montassar Talbi, Alaa Ghram, Omar Rekik; Aissa Laidouni, Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane; Ismael Gharbi, Seifallah Letaief, Hazem Mastouri.

Libya are expected to draw heavily on players from their domestic league for the away fixture. The squad includes representatives from leading clubs in Tripoli and Benghazi, with the team’s strength expected to come from its understanding and cohesion.

That familiarity will be important as Libya attempt to compete with Tunisia and secure a positive result away from home. Their probable line-up includes Mourad Al Ouhaichi in goal and a back four of Ali Youssef, Abdelaziz Souii, Ibrahim Abourouais and Talal Farhat.

Faisal Al-Badri, Suhaib Shafshuf and Nour al-Din Al-Qulaib are expected to operate in midfield. Ahmed Ekrawa, Fadel Salama and Ezoo El Maremi are the likely attacking options.

Libya probable XI

Mourad Al Ouhaichi; Ali Youssef, Abdelaziz Souii, Ibrahim Abourouais, Talal Farhat; Faisal Al-Badri, Suhaib Shafshuf, Nour al-Din Al-Qulaib; Ahmed Ekrawa, Fadel Salama, Ezoo El Maremi.

The fixture is the third-day meeting in the CAN 2027 qualifying campaign and will be played on Friday, 13 November 2026, with Tunisia seeking to turn home advantage into an important result.