Two goals by Elias Achouri helped Tunisia end their 12-year wait for an opening victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a commanding Group C win over Uganda in Rabat.
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
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Match Report
Tunisia showcased their attacking strength in AFCON 2025 by defeating Uganda 3-1 in Group C. The Eagles of Carthage opened the scoring early through Ellyes Skhiri in the 10th minute and extended their lead with a second goal from Eyaad Achouri in the 64th minute.
Uganda managed a late consolation goal in stoppage time (90+2), but it wasn’t enough to challenge Tunisia’s dominance.
Despite Uganda holding 51% possession, Tunisia controlled the game’s key moments, converting their opportunities efficiently. The match highlighted the Eagles’ sharp attacking play, strong set-piece execution, and clinical finishing, ensuring all three points remained with the North African side.
With this win, Tunisia climbs to the top of Group C, followed by Nigeria. Tanzania holds third place, while Uganda remains at the bottom, needing to regroup quickly for their upcoming matches.
Line-ups
Tunisia XI: F. Sassi, Ali Abdi, Skhiri, D. Bronn, Valery, Montassar Talbi, Aymen Dahmen, Hannibal, Elias Achouri, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad
Subs: A. Maâloul, Sliti, Seifeddine Jaziri, Nader Ghandri, Meriah, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Firas Chaouat, Mohamed Ben Ali, Bechir Ben Said, Sebastian Tounekti, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Houssem Tka, Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud, Noureddine Farhati, Ismaël Gharbi
Uganda XI: Jordan Obita, Melvyn Lorenzen, Khalid Aucho, Salim Magoola, Toby Sibbick, Steven Mukwala, Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Rogers Mato, Rogers Torach, Jude Ssemugabi
Subs: Denis Onyango, Uche Ikpeazu, Isaac Muleme, Allan Okello, Baba Alhassan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Nafian Alionzi, Travis Mutyaba, Hilary Mukundane, Denis Omedi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, James Bogere, Reagan Mpande