softfootball.com match preview
Tunisia will be aiming to strengthen their position at the top of Group A in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as they welcome Comoros to the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Friday. A win would see Tunisia open up a commanding seven-point lead, while Comoros are still in search of their first victory in the group.
Match Preview
Tunisia enters this encounter on the back of a strong run, having maintained a perfect start in their AFCON qualifying campaign. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over Gambia in September, with Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane’s late strike sealing all three points. Faouzi Benzarti’s men are also top of Group H in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
For Comoros, the situation is more challenging. They are winless in their last four games, including consecutive 1-1 draws against Gambia and Madagascar in the AFCON qualifiers. Stefano Cusin’s side is yet to find their rhythm and will need a positive result against Tunisia to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Team News
Tunisia’s squad for the October double-header features several key names, including Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri and Frankfurt’s Ellyes Skhiri. Benzarti is expected to stick with his regular starters, including Yassine Meriah and Montassar Talbi in defense. New faces like Houssem Ben Ali and Bilel Ait Malek could feature off the bench, while Hamza Rafia and Ali Youssef are set to lead the attack.
Comoros will be without their veteran midfielder Youssouf M’Changama, who has been dropped from the squad. Defender Younn Zahary also misses out due to injury, with 21-year-old Yakine Said Mmadi called up as his replacement. The likes of Remy Vita and Naimoudine Assane could make their international debuts, while Rafiki Said and Myziane Maolida will be the main attacking threats.
Predicted Lineups
Tunisia
Memmiche; Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Bouchniba; Romdhane, Laidouni, Sassi, Ouanes; Youssef, Rafia
Comoros:
Pandor; Abdallah, M’Dahoma, Omari, Bakari; Ahmed, Lutin, Bourhane; Said, Maolida, Selemani
Softfootball Prediction
Tunisia comes into this fixture in excellent form and will be confident of overcoming a struggling Comoros side. With a solid defense and more firepower in attack, the Eagles of Carthage should secure a comfortable win at home.
Final score prediction: Tunisia 2-0 Comoros
