Two teams chasing Africa Cup of Nations glory will do battle today in a match between Tunisia and the Cape Verde Islands. The tournament clash scheduled for 2 p.m. ET will be held at the Nuevo Estadio de Ebebiyin in Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
Tunisia head coach Georges Leekens (via Goal): "I am very concerned because the challenges we face have nothing to do with the true preparing our team for this cup. For two or three weeks, we are well prepared for the tournament and we really handled things. On Friday, CAF asked us to train at two o'clock in the afternoon, under a blazing sun and we have agreed to do so without complaining. With that, there is no problem. We try as we can to focus on our work, but let's face it, the circumstances are not favorable."
Cape Verde Islands head coach Rui Aguas: "The other three teams are stronger and more experienced, but [to] try to do our best and shine [and] pass the group stage must always be a goal. Zambia will be very difficult. They were champions a few years ago, but Tunisia are perhaps the strongest physically and defensively, and great technically too."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Ferjani Sassi will dictate the midfield for Tunisia on Sunday. The 22-year-old made two appearances with CS Sfaxien in the CAF Champions League.
Tunisia's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Mathlouthi; Mohani, Youssef, Abdennour; Maaloul, Ragued, Sassi, Msakni, Mathlouthi; Chikhaoui, Chermiti
Cape Verde's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Vozinha; Santana, Varela, Kay, Carlitos; Calu, Babanco, Piattini; Djaniny, Heldon, Mendes
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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