What You Need to Know
Tunisia’s national football team began their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uganda. The match, held in Rabat, Morocco, saw Tunisia dominate from the start, scoring early and maintaining control throughout the game. This win sets a positive tone for Tunisia’s aspirations in the tournament.
Africa. Tunisia’s national football team broke their opening match curse in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, achieving a well-deserved victory over Uganda with a score of 3-1. The match took place on Tuesday evening during the first round of the group stage at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
Strong Start and Breaking the Curse
The Tunisian team entered the match with a fast pace and a clear desire to secure an early win, which was rewarded with the first goal in the tenth minute by Elyes Skhiri. He capitalized on Tunisia’s advantage in set pieces, giving his team an early psychological boost that ended the cautious play of the initial minutes.
Clear Dominance and Doubling the Lead Before Halftime
Tunisia continued to impose their style during the first half, applying constant pressure on Uganda’s defense. This dominance translated into a second goal in the 40th minute, scored by Elyes Achouri, allowing Tunisia to end the first half with a comfortable 2-0 lead that reflected the difference in performance and attacking efficiency.
Sealing the Result in the Second Half
As the second half began, Tunisia maintained the same rhythm and tightened their control over the midfield. Achouri found the net again in the 64th minute, confirming Tunisia’s superiority and scoring the third goal that practically sealed the fate of the match.
Uganda’s Consolation Goal and a Satisfying End for Tunisia
Despite Tunisia’s control until the final minutes, Uganda managed to score their only goal during stoppage time, taking advantage of a defensive lapse. However, this did not affect the match’s outcome, which ended with a 3-1 victory for Tunisia, marking a positive start that enhances their chances of progressing steadily in the continental tournament.
With this victory, Tunisia sends a strong message to their group rivals and confirms their readiness to compete for advanced stages in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
