Botswana’s 1–1 draw with Uganda breathed new life into Tunisia’s bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The result kept Botswana within reach and gave the Eagles of Carthage a chance to leapfrog both of their rivals for the group’s only remaining qualifying spot in the next round.
Tunisia reached the halfway stage without a win, drawing with Uganda and Botswana before losing 2–0 to Libya in Sfax. After three rounds, Uganda lead Group H with five points, followed by Libya on four and Botswana on three. Tunisia sit bottom with two.
Uganda are already assured of a place at the finals as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Tanzania. That leaves Tunisia, Libya and Botswana competing for a single berth, which will go to whichever of the three finishes highest, regardless of Uganda’s position.
A win over Libya at Tripoli International Stadium on Tuesday, 17 November, would take Moïn Chaâbani’s side to five points, one clear of their hosts. If Botswana draw with Uganda again or lose, Tunisia will move ahead of both rivals. A Botswana win would take them to six points, one ahead of Tunisia even if Chaâbani’s team win in Tripoli.
A draw in Tripoli would leave Tunisia two points behind Libya. Defeat would stretch that gap to five with two matches left, leaving the Eagles of Carthage needing to win both and hope their rivals drop points.
Tunisia round off their campaign in March 2027 with away matches against Uganda and Botswana. Three wins from their remaining three games would take them to 11 points and guarantee qualification regardless of results elsewhere.
Tunisia are aiming to reach the finals for an 18th consecutive edition. They have featured in every tournament since 1994, the longest run of consecutive appearances in AFCON history.
