AFCON 2023: Know the nicknames of Group E teams

Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning.

As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams that will be taking part in this year’s edition.

These names speak to the spirit of the teams, to the core celebration of the people back home who hold the pride of the nation dear to their hearts, and they ultimately celebrate the patriotic essence that comes with wearing national team colors.

It should be noted that most of these nicknames have immense attachment to the tourism aspect of the countries – from wild animals to national symbols to iconic geographical locations.

The variety speaks to the never-ending attachment that cuts across.

Below are the monikers in the teams in Group E

Tunisia (TUN) – Carthage Eagles

With a direct attachment to the history of Tunisia, Carthage is known for its archaeological sites in Tunis founded by the Phoenicians in the first millennium BC. At some point, it was the richest city in the Mediterranean Region.

As a tribute to this rich past, Tunisia combine it with the ferocious power of an eagle that sets out to showcase its freedom and majesty. On the pitch, Tunisia have always represented these virtues.

A continued exuberance when they have the ball and when they lose it. They are meticulous in the way that they attack, and they never ever give up.

It has been a recurring theme from the days of Mokhtar Ben Nacef, Noureddine Diwa, Tarek Dhiab to Khaled Badra, Radhi Jaidi, Youssef Msakni, Ali Maaloul, and Wahbi Khazri to mention but a few.

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