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Tunisia preps ahead of international friendlies

The Tunisian national football team sings the anthem during the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier football match between Libya and Tunisia   -  
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The Tunisian national football team began their training ahead of their friendly match with the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, June 5 and Mali on June 11.

The north African country is intending to use the match to boost their performance in the qualifiers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

The qualifiers are set to begin in September this year.

The squad list saw the first call-up of English Premier League players Amor Rekik and Hannibal Mejbri.

Hannibal Mejbri made his Manchester United debut on the last day of the season.

The 19-year-old Omar Rekik plays for the Netherlands at the youth level.

Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier hopes to see his 29-man squad firm and steady for the qualifies.

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