Tunisia vs Namibia: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Tunisia begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Group E minnows Namibia today.
The Eagles of Carthage enjoyed a win over France in a relatively strong World Cup showing but have often struggled for consistency.
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That was exemplified at the last AFCON where they scrambled out of their group as a third-placed runner-up before defeating Nigeria in the last 16, only to then get knocked out by Burkina Faso.
Up first are a Namibia side preparing for only their fourth run at the Cup of Nations.
Managed by former Hamburg defender Collin Benjamin, the Brave Warriors have made themselves a tough team to beat and held Ghana to a draw to warm up in their pre-tournament friendly.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tunisia vs Namibia is scheduled for a 5pm GMT kick-off today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
The match will take place at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.
Where to watch Tunisia vs Namibia
TV channel: In the UK, today's game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action this afternoon via Standard Sport’s live match blog.
Tunisia vs Namibia team news
Tunisia are without Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri for AFCON after the young midfielder opted to focus on his club career this month, and is on the verge of joining Sevilla on loan.
Sheffield United's Anis Ben Slimane will provide plenty of strength in the engine room with experienced duo Naim Sliti and captain Youssef Msakni trusted to fire up their attack.
Namibia's squad is almost entirely made up of African-based players with Derby defender Ryan Nyambe joining others who play their club football in Kosovo and Malaysia.
Tunisia vs Namibia prediction
This should be a fairly straightforward opening match for Tunisia but it may not go entirely their way.
Tunisia to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
These teams last met for a friendly in 2007, which Tunisia won 2-0.
Tunisia wins: 3
Namibia wins: 0
Draws: 0
Tunisia vs Namibia match odds
Tunisia to win: 1/3
Namibia to win: 11/1
Draw: 16/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
