In
Henri Michel, Tunisia seem to have finally landed the
coach they have long been looking for.
A veteran of three
World Cups, two with African teams, he has the
knowledge and experience to give Tunisia the success
they crave in Japan and Korea.
First though, comes
Mali. Taking over just two months before the
tournament gives Michel little time to get his team in
shape, and he may be looking further ahead to the
World Cup before things begin to click.
The team has
obviously got quality - Tunisia head Fifa's African
rankings - but in recent years they have lacked the
extra spark that is needed to win tournaments.
In Chokri El-Ouaer
they have one of the continent's best and most
controversial goalkeepers, and in Ali Zitouni a
potential match winner.
But time is not on
the side of Tunisia for Mali 2002.
[BBC]
