Tunisia will conclude their successful 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign by hosting Namibia at Stade Olympique de Rades on Monday. The Carthage Eagles have already secured their spot at the tournament next year, while the Brave Warriors fight for a chance in the playoff round.
Tunisia vs Namibia: Match Preview
Tunisia showcased their dominance in the qualification series with an impressive 6-0 victory over Sao Tome & Principe. This win marked their fifth consecutive victory, bringing their points tally to 25, the highest among all African teams. Star player Ben Romdhane scored a brace, complemented by goals from Elias Saad, Firas Chaouat, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, and Ismael Gharbi.
Historically, Tunisia has performed well against Namibia, having won three of their last five meetings. The upcoming match will be held in front of enthusiastic home fans, adding to the pressure on the visitors.
Namibia’s Recent Form
Namibia, however, faced a setback in their last match, losing 3-1 to Liberia. Despite this defeat, they currently sit second in Group H. The team’s recent form has been inconsistent, with only one victory in their last three matches. They will aim to improve their standings and secure a playoff position in their quest for a World Cup ticket.
Team News
With their World Cup berth secured, Tunisia’s coach Sami Trabelsi may experiment with his lineup. First-choice goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen might be replaced by either Bechir Ben Said or Nourdine Farhati. Key defenders likely to remain are Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Yassine Meriah, and Yann Valery.
On the other hand, Namibia may field a similar squad that faced Liberia. Their attacking duo of Kennedy Amutenya and Peter Shalulile is expected to lead the charge for a vital win.
Predicted Lineups
- Tunisia: Ben Said; Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Valery; Skhiri; Gharbi, Mahmoud, Belarbi, Sassi; Chaouat
- Namibia: Ndisiro; Kamberipa, Hambira, Katua, Hanamub; Leevi, Stephanus, Petrus, Hotto; Amutenya, Shalulile
Match Prediction
With Tunisia’s remarkable form and overall performance, they are favored to win against Namibia. A scoreline of 4-0 is predicted, with Tunisia looking to end their qualification campaign on a high note.
