Tunisia get their AFCON 2025 journey underway in a potentially thrilling encounter against Uganda on Tuesday night.
The Group C match will be played at the Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah.
With only one African Cup of Nations title to their name, the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia need to kick things off positively if they are to go all the way to the final. Tunisia’s sole triumph came in 2004 when they hosted the continental showpiece but have come a long way since, shown in their near perfect qualification for next years FIFA World Cup.
Uganda on the hand, have been far from impressive in the tournament since finishing as runners-up in 1978 after a 2-0 defeat to Ghana. Despite a round of 16 exit in 2019, there has not been any highlights in the competition, however they come into this game in impressive form.
Our team at AfricaPicks has a look at all key details of this AFCON 2025 match and offer our prediction.
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Team news
Both Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri were recalled but are expected to feature from the bench for Tunisia. Instead, the heroics of Elias Saad will be key to their midfield. Sheffield Wednesday’s Yan Valery will start, with Hazem Mastouri leading the attacking line.
As for Uganda, veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango is expected to be the number once choice for the Cranes. Simba SC forward Steven Mukwala will start up front, with the reliable Allan Okello in support.
Head-to-head and current form
The Carthage Eagles come into this AFCON 2025 match having lost just once in their last five games. Uganda on the other hand have won three times and lost twice in that run.
Historically, Tunisia has won all three matches against Uganda.
Current form:
Tunisia – WDLDW
Uganda – WWLWL
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Previous matches
Tunisia 2-0 Uganda (Friendly, Jan 4, 2017)
Tunisia 3-1 Uganda (AFCON, March 9, 1978)
Tunisia 3-0 Uganda (AFCON, Jan 20, 1962)
Prediction
Uganda are expected to put up a fight and this is not going to be an easy outing for either side. Both sides have managed to keep two cleans sheets in their last five and not many goals are expected from this encounter. Tunisia have a slight advantage with the quality and experience in their side and are tipped to avoid defeat here.
Tunisia to win or draw is the best option ahead of this clash.
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