""Tunisia are highly organised, technical and tactically astute," Put told CAF Online. "They are hard to break down, but we will see. "Togetherness and discipline were among my top priorities from day one. For AFCON, I add a stronger will to win - that determination must outweigh the fear of losing. "We want a team that holds its shape, fights in transitions and believes it can compete.""
""Uganda are a nation progressing steadily," said Trabelsi, who helped Tunisia reach the 1998 final and played in the 1996 and 2000 editions as a centre-half. "They had a solid qualifying campaign, even if their World Cup qualifiers were not exceptional. "But everyone comes to the AFCON with the goal of going as far as possible, and unexpected teams often beat stronger sides.""
Uganda return to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since reaching the last 16 in 2019. Uganda face 2004 champions Tunisia in their opening match in Rabat. Belgian manager Paul Put emphasized togetherness, discipline and a stronger will to win, saying the team must hold shape, fight in transitions and believe it can compete. Uganda finished a point behind South Africa in qualifying and are preparing to host AFCON 2027. Tunisia sit 41st in FIFA rankings, 44 places above Uganda, and appointed Sami Trabelsi in February. Tunisia recalled Ellyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, Adem Arous and Nader Ghandri to their squad.
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