At least 12 gamers in the Tunisian team and their head coach, Mondher Kabaier, have actually evaluated favorable for COVID-19 and will miss their round of 16 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash with Nigeria on Sunday.

Kebaier was not available for the pre-match press conference on Saturday at the Roumdje Adjia Stadium, Garoua.

Tunisia’s assistant coach, Jalal Al-Qadri, dealt with journalists during the press conference.

Al-Qadri confirmed that the captain of the Carthage Eagles, Wahbi Khazri, and 11 others have actually contracted coronavirus and will not be available for the video game.

The 11 players are Aissa Laidouni, Dylan Bronn, Ghaylène Chaalali, Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Ben Slimane, Mohamed Romdhane, Ali Maâloul, Ben Hmida, Aymen Dahmen Yoann Touzgha and Issam Jebali.

On the other hand, goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha is suspended for the game.

Tunisia got approved for the round of 16 after completing as among the four best losers in the group phase.