AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Tunisia’s Return to Mehiri Stadium Falls Short Against Libya

Written by: Adel Khelifi on November 14, 2026

For Group H, the Tunisian national team has not found the path to victory again. Held at home by Uganda (1-1) and Botswana (2-2) in their first two outings in the qualifiers for the CAN 2027, the Eagles of Carthage were dominated by Libya (2-0), thus continuing their poor start to the campaign.

This setback against the Libyan neighbor now allows them to slip to the bottom of the standings with only 2 points after three matchdays in Group H. The Ocean Stars, for their part, are now second with 4 points, tied with Botswana.

Unlike the Eagles of Carthage, this derby represented a good opportunity for the Mediterranean Knights to relaunch their campaign ahead of the return leg, scheduled four days later in Tripoli.

Provisional standings: 1. Uganda – 4 pts (2 matches); 2. Libya – 4 pts (3 matches); 3. Botswana – 2 pts (2 matches); 4. Tunisia – 2 pts (3 matches).

Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.