Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi has admitted his side failed to fully meet expectations during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, stressing the need for a mental reset as the Carthage Eagles prepare to face Mali in the round of 16 on Saturday.
Mali booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 3-2 on penalties following a hard-fought draw in regulation time and extra time (1-1).
Pape Gueye struck twice as former champions Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 in Tangier on Saturday evening and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco
Mali and Tunisia will go head-to-head in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday. The Eagles aim to continue their steady progress into the quarter-finals, while the Carthage Eagles seek to make amends after an early exit at the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast.
Senegal will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout campaign when they face Sudan at the Grand Stade de Tangier on Saturday, in what promises to be a challenging test despite the apparent gulf in class.
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi has admitted his side failed to fully meet expectations during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, stressing the need for a mental reset as the Carthage Eagles prepare to face Mali in the round of 16 on Saturday.
