Tunisia’s two key players uncertain ahead of Mali showdown
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Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi may find himself faced with a selection dilemma when it comes to selecting wingers.
Elias Acholi and Elias Saad were both sidelined with injuries against Tanzania and both players will undergo further medical tests on Friday to determine their fitness for the upcoming matches.
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Elias Acholi has started 3 times in this CAN tournament and scored twice against the Cranes, while Elias Saad only played in the opening game of Group C.
Therefore, the coach of the Carthage Eagles may be forced to rethink his tactical plan for the 2025 CAN quarter-final against Mali, scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2025 at 19:00 GMT.
If the duo are confirmed to be out, he could opt to start Sebastian Tunekti and Naeem Sliti while once again trusting Hazem Masturi.
Tunisia advanced to the round of 16 as second place in Group C with 4 points. They defeated Uganda 3-1, drew 1-1 with Sania and narrowly lost to Nigeria (3-2).
