Tunisia host Libya at the Tiyeb Mahiri Stadium in Sfax on Friday, with both sides seeking their first victory of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The Aigles of Carthage have taken two points from their opening two matches after drawing with Uganda and Botswana. However, they were unable to find the decisive goal in either game and arrive at the third round under pressure to improve their results.

Tunisia have endured a difficult period in recent months. Their unconvincing participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was followed by the failure of their 2026 World Cup campaign, leaving the team struggling to regain its previous standing.

Libya’s start has been even tougher. The Knights of the Nile drew their opening fixture against Botswana before losing to Uganda. That result leaves them with one point and little margin for further disappointment.

Neither team has won since the qualifying campaign began, making Friday’s North African derby a crucial contest. Tunisia and Libya both need victory to revive their hopes and ease the pressure surrounding their campaigns.