The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia has arrived in Ismailia to continue their preparations ahead of their round of 16 clash against the Black Stars of Ghana in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The North African giants moved from their previous camping base in Suez and arrived in Ismailia last Wednesday where they have been stepping up training for that crucial knockout stage match.
Whiles Ghana progressed out of Group F as the winners ahead of defending champions Cameroon, Tunisia, on the other hand, finished Group E as runners up after the preliminary stage,
Nonetheless, Tunisia who last won the tournament in 2004 is yet to record a win at this year’s AFCON following three successive draws at the group phase.
Ghana has a good record against the North Africans when it comes to the continental showdown and looks like the favorite to come out on top at the end of the tie.
Having played against Tunisia seven times, the Black Stars hold an enviable record where they have never lost against the cartage Eagles. They have won six times and drawn just once with matches between the two at the AFCON.
The round of 16 match between Ghana and Tunisia comes off on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Ismailia Stadium.