Doubts surround Hazem El-Mestouri's participation with Tunisia against Libya due to injury

Hazem El-Mestouri, the Tunisia national team player, may miss the matches against Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027, after complaining of pain during his team Esperance Sportive de Tunis's match against US Monastir last Saturday.

Al-Mustouri is set to undergo additional medical tests this evening, Monday, November 9, 2026, to assess the nature of his condition and determine his ability to participate in the upcoming matches.

The medical and technical staff of the Tunisia national team are awaiting the test results to determine the player's status regarding continuing in the training camp in Sfax or leaving the camp if he is not fit to participate.

Tunisia are preparing to face Libya away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in Sfax, before the two teams meet again in the return leg on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in the Libyan capital Tripoli, as part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification for 2027.