Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea---Five facts for the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match between Cape Verde and Tunisia Sunday in Equatorial Guinea town Ebebiyin:
-- Cape Verde and Tunisia won away against each other in a 2014 World Cup qualifying group won by the North Africans after the table-topping islanders were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player.
-- The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia are making a 12th consecutive appearance at the Cup of Nations, but seven-time African champions Egypt hold the record with 14 in a row.
-- Bulgaria-based midfielder Platini -- real name Luis Carlos Almada Soares -- is one of many Cape Verdeans who prefer a nickname. His honours former France superstar and current UEFA president Michel Platini. -- Tunisia coach George Leekens, a stern-faced 65-year-old, is one of two Belgian handlers at the 2015 tournament with compatriot Paul Put guiding Group A contenders Burkina Faso.
-- Cape Verde coach Rui Aguas has played for and been assistant coach of his native Portugal. The playing career of the 54-year-old included spells at top clubs Benfica and Porto.
AFP
