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The curtain falls on Group I of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an intriguing matchup between Tunisia and Namibia, set to take place this Monday at 4:00 PM Cairo time at the Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on MBC 5.
🦅 Tunisia – Calm Before the Celebration
The Carthage Eagles have been in superb form throughout the qualifiers, securing their World Cup ticket ahead of the final round. With 25 points, Tunisia leads the group comfortably, thanks to a balanced squad combining experience and young talent.
Coach Jalel Kadri might take this opportunity to test his bench players, but stars like Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane are expected to start to maintain rhythm and chemistry ahead of future friendlies and preparations for the big stage.
💪 Namibia’s Dream Still Alive
On the other hand, Namibia enters this match with a simple but difficult mission — win or go home. Sitting second with 15 points, the Brave Warriors must claim all three points and hope other results go their way to secure a spot in the CAF playoff round.
Coach Collin Benjamin is expected to push his players forward, emphasizing a bold attacking approach. The likes of Peter Shalulile and Deon Hotto will be key to breaking through Tunisia’s well-organized defense.
📈 Current Group Standings
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Tunisia – 25 pts
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Namibia – 15 pts
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Liberia – 14 pts
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Malawi – 10 pts
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Equatorial Guinea – 10 pts
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São Tomé and PrÃncipe – 0 pts
⚽ Match Information
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Match: Tunisia vs. Namibia
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Round: Final Round (10th) – African Qualifiers
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Stadium: Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium
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Time: 4:00 PM Cairo Time
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Channel: MBC 5
🔥 A Clash of Motivation
While Tunisia will play for national pride and momentum, Namibia’s mission is survival. The Brave Warriors’ fighting spirit could make this match unpredictable, and fans are expecting an exciting contest to close out the qualifiers.