CAN 2021-Group F: two Eagles, a novice and Mourabitounes in search of glory© Copyright Africa News24

Group F of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations brings together Tunisia, Mali, Gambia and Mauritania. The first two are the favorites of the hen; the others the outsiders. The Scorpions and the Mourabitounes could therefore arbitrate the duel of Eagles or prevent their flight. Tuniisa and Mali once again share the same pool in the CAN finals

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With regard to his business card, this cap is not usurped. Tunisia has 20 participations in the CAN. She is also the only African champion in the group. Semi-finalists in 2019, the Carthage Eagles are undoubtedly aiming at least for the final on Cameroonian soil.

Wahbi Khazri’s teammates will try in the first round first to fly higher than other Eagles: those of Mali. Second favorites of the group and other outsiders of this CAN. A formidable opponent who may well cause trouble for the Carthage Eagles. The two teams (with Mauritania) shared group E of CAN 2019. They had drawn (1-1) during their face-to-face. Malians and Tunisians will meet again in the final phase on Tuesday January 12 at 2 p.m. GMT, on behalf of the first day.  

Mali is one of the outsiders of this CAN next to Tunisia. For his 12th participation, he will try to qualify for the final for the first time since 1972 and his first final phase. After the semi-finals in 2012 and 2013, Mohamed Magassouba’s men are struggling to convince in this high mass of continental football. The Eagles of Mali did not even manage to pass the first round during the editions of 2015 and 2017. Two years later, they will manage to reach the round of 16. Without going beyond. The objective for this CAN 2021 is therefore at least to find the square of AS. Apart from Tunisia, Mali will face less rated teams in this group F. A priori , The Gambia and Mauritania are indeed within the reach of the Malians.

Mauritania, the second round in the sights

Mauritania’s national team.

After its first CAN (Egypt 2019), Mauritania will continue with its second final phase in a row with Cameroon 2021. This time with very clear objectives: to pass the first round. Now coached by Didier Gomes , the Mourabitounes will have their work cut out for them in Group F. Since they are in the company of two outsiders of the competition, namely Mali and Tunisia. Two teams that they had crossed in group E of the edition organized in Egypt. Mauritania lost (1-4) to the Malian Eagles before forcing the Carthage Eagles to a draw (0-0). Despite another point gained against Angola (0-0), it will be eliminated in the first round. In Cameroon, the Mauritanians will challenge The Gambia on Tuesday January 12 at 5 p.m. GMT, for its first match. 

Gambia, a novice in search of glory

Gambia is the little thumb of this F hen. The Scorpions will play their first CAN. And the Gambians are sure to make a good impression in Cameroon. It will be necessary to fight in group F with two contenders for the title. Their coach, Tom Saintfiet, does not fear any team.

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