Les Aigles de Carthage
What does “Les Aigles de Carthage” stand for in football?
Who is called “Les Aigles de Carthage”?
Where does the team play their matches?
The Tunisia national football team is colloquially known as Les Aigles de Carthage (The Eagles of Carthage). The team represents Tunisia in men’s international football since their maiden match in 1957. It is governed by the Tunisian Football Federation. The team’s colours are red and white, and the Bald eagle its symbol. The team represents both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Most of Tunisia’s home matches are played at the Stade Olympique de Radès. Located in Radès, the stadium has an all-seater capacity of 60,000. The Tunisians often host their matches at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet in Monastir which has a capacity of 20,000. In addition, there are many other venues that host the Tunisian team, such as the Olympic Stadium of Sousse.
Tunisia has long-standing football rivalries with North African teams: Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt, with which it shares close cultural and political relations. In fact, the Tunisian team has always met with them, whether through friendly matches or World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations. Tunisia is one of the most successful African national teams in competitions.
Fans of the Tunisian national team display the country’s national flag, usually with an emphasis on the red element.