[Africa Group 2]
6 Matches 5 Wins 1 Tie 0 Loss (16 points)
| 11/10/96 | Vs. Liberia | Win | 1-0 |
| 1/12/97 | Vs. Egypt | Win | 1-0 |
| 4/6/97 | Vs. Namibia | Win | 2-1 |
| 4/27/97 | Vs. Liberia | Win | 2-0 |
| 6/8/97 | Vs. Egypt | Draw | 0-0 |
| 8/17/97 | Vs. Namibia | Win | 4-0 |
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Even being generous, it would be very difficult to describe the layer of athletes on the Tunisian national team as thick. The foundation is the soundness that Coach Kasperczak has forged during three years and the solid ties of the main power that has supported the team for many years. More than can be imagined, this compensates for the overall lack of power on the team and less than perfect individual techniques. The strong suit of the current team is its defensive line, including the goalkeeper. Their average height is over 180 cm and their physical skills are above average. The defensive line centered on Thabet and Trabelsi is a superior combination. In official matches over the past year, they have given up only 7 points in eleven games.
The midfield has talent well lined up. Bouazizi, the defensive midfielder on the left side provides a wealth of movement and is the top technician on the team. Beya in the command tower is experienced in the Bundesliga and while the reserve Chihi can get hot a bit easily, he certainly has his strengths. There are also great expectations for other young players with dramatic progress. Unfortunately, Gabsi with his overflowingly intelligent tactical eye is injured and may not be able to play. Also, the forwards are the lifeline. Top-level athletes are limited. In order to make up for this, Coach Kasperczak is trying to bring back the veteran Toremukani. However, he is too old to play the entire tournament and will probably serve as a super sub. This will put the most expectations on the team ace, Sellimi. Even though he is only 26, he has already appeared in more than 70 matches with the national team and is Tunisia's wishing star.
*FEDERARION TUNISIENNE
DE FOOTBALL
[Address]
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[Established] 1956
*2nd World Cup
(1978, 1988)
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Adel SELLIMI
* Forward
Tunisia's best attacker, his stable play is the key to the team's advance
The Tunisian attacker Adel Sellimi not only can produce chances from the side but can also aim for goals himself. On the other hand, his drastic ups and downs are a cause for concern. Tunisia is forecast to fall by the wayside in the preliminaries, but if he can get over his ups and downs, Tunisia's advance into the championship tournament will no longer be just a dream. Sellimi first drew attention at the African Players' Championship held in South Africa two years ago, where he was recognized for leading Tunisia into the finals on the large stage. He has also played for the famed Nantes team in France. He currently plays for Haen in the Spanish Second League.
Henri KASPERCZAK
After coaching for French league teams Mesu, Nancy, and Saint Etienne and the Cote D'Ivoire national team, from 1994 this Pole of French descent coached the Tunisian national team. He played in two World Cups (1974 and 1978) for Poland and also appeared in the Olympics in 1976. At that time, his club team was Saint Etienne. He has solidly forged the starless Tunisian national team with enthusiastic and practical tactical leadership and pretty much completely installed in the team the technique and mentality of a fighting organization. He has the qualifications to be considered an unsung top coach.
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