Tunisia Cancels Mali Friendly Match
Tunisia has called off their friendly match against Mali scheduled for Saturday due to injury concerns. Reports indicate that Norwich City midfielder Anis Ben Slimane was among the players expected to miss the game.
Slimane's Injury Status Uncertain
Ben Slimane, who played in the recent 2-2 draw against Botswana, was substituted after 64 minutes. He also appeared as a substitute in a previous match against Uganda. According to Tunisian radio station Mosaque FM, Slimane is set to sit out the Mali friendly due to an unspecified injury.
Concerns Over Team Dynamics
Moez Nasri, president of the Tunisian football federation, denied that the cancellation was due to internal tensions within the team. He emphasized that the decision was made in the best interest of the players, citing injuries and other commitments. Concerns about a negative result affecting Tunisia's FIFA ranking were also mentioned, as reported by The Pink'un.