Monday, 5 June 2006, 16:37 GMT 17:37 UK
Boumnijel ready for German task
Tunisia's captain has declared that his colleagues are determined to reach the knock-out stages of the World Cup for the first time.
"Everything is going well for the squad in terms of our physical condition and morale," said goalkeeper Ali Boumnijel, who will be the oldest player at the tournament.
"It is plain sailing now until the first match."
But Boumnijel added ominously: "The hardest part is still to come."
The North Africans left for Germany on Monday to set up their base in Frankfurt, ahead of their fourth appearance at football's most prestigious event.
Abdallah Kaabi, Tunisia's sports minister, saw off the 2004 African champions at Tunis-Carthage airport along with a crowd of cheering fans.
They begin their World Cup quest on 13 June against Saudi Arabia, with further Group H games against Spain and Ukraine.
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