AFCON 2025: Tunisia tops Group C, dominates Uganda in 3-1

Tunisia kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over Uganda in their Group C fixture at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympique Annex in Rabat on Tuesday.

The Carthage Eagles, entering the tournament on an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak, demonstrated their superiority from the outset.

Their strong form was evident, having recently secured a 1-1 draw with Brazil and maintained a perfect defensive record in their World Cup qualifiers.

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Tunisia seized control early, taking the lead just 10 minutes into the match. Ellyes Skhiri met a precise corner from Hannibal Mejbri, directing a powerful header into the bottom left corner to give his team an early advantage.

Continuing to dominate possession, Tunisia doubled its lead with a display of clinical finishing. Ali Abdi delivered an accurate cross from the left, which Elias Achouri met with a composed right-footed strike into the top right corner.

Achouri proved to be a constant threat and added a third goal in the 64th minute. The winger was the first to react to a loose ball inside the penalty area, slotting a rebound past Ugandan goalkeeper Jamal Salim to put the game firmly out of reach.

Uganda found a late consolation goal in the second minute of stoppage time through Denis Omeldi, but it was not enough to challenge Tunisia’s control over the match.

The victory gives Tunisia a strong start in Group C. Their next challenge will be against Nigeria on December 27, while Uganda will aim to recover when they face Tanzania.