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Afcon 2019: It is important that we face every opposing team with seriousness-Tunisia captain Youssef Msakni

Tunisia captain Youssef Msakni is hoping to lead the Carthage Eagles to their second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title in Egypt.

Despite enjoying regular appearances at previous editions of Afcon tournaments, Tunisia are huge underachievers at the continent's biggest football showpiece and Msakni wants that trend to change in Egypt.

To realistically challenge for the top prize at the 2019 Afcon, Msakni has warned his teammates against underrating any of their opponents as games are not won on paper and the tag of favourites doesn’t guarantee qualification.

“Matches are not won on paper.