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Alain Giresse: Wahbi Khazri and Youssef Msakni to boost Tunisia at Afcon

Tunisia coach Alain Giresse has praised Saint-Etienne star Wahbi Khazri and AS Eupen winger Youssef Msakni as crucial players for the country ahead of their participation at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Both players have been in fine form for their respective clubs so far this season with crucial performances.

In the French Ligue 1, Khazri has been a key player in Saint-Etienne's rise to fourth place with 13 goals and six assists in 31 league outings as they chase a spot in Europe.

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Msakni is having a decent start to life in Belgium with three goals after 12 league games since he arrived from Qatari side Al Duhail on loan in January.