The Tunisian selection begins its journey at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a first test of high strategic value against Uganda. In Rabat, the Eagles of Carthage are expected around the corner.
Tunisia begins its continental campaign this Tuesday evening in Rabat, where it faces Uganda for the first day of group C. Kick-off will be given at 9:00 p.m. at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex, in a match that is already decisive for the rest of the competition.
The confrontation will be led by Gabonese referee Patrice Tanguy Mebiame, assisted by Boris Marlaise Ditsoga and Amos Abeigne Ndong. A trio called upon to manage a match under tension, as the sporting stakes are so important from the start.
The Eagles of Carthage in search of redemption
Eliminated prematurely during the Arab Nations Cup after a performance deemed insufficient, the Tunisian selection approaches this CAN with the stated desire to turn the page.
Coach Sami Trabelsi has carried out a major renewal of the squad, banking on a majority of players playing abroad in order to infuse more experience, tactical rigor and competitiveness into the group.
A Ugandan selection weakened off the field
Faced with them, Uganda presents itself in an unstable climate. A few days before this first outing, the players observed a strike movement to denounce the non-payment of their qualification bonuses. An extra-sporting situation likely to weigh on the preparation and state of mind of the team as this continental meeting approaches.
In a group announced to be tough, each point will weigh heavily in the race for qualification. For the Eagles of Carthage, this first match represents a necessary step to reassure, regain credibility and launch a positive dynamic.
Earlier in the evening, the other Group C match will pit Nigeria against Tanzania from 6:30 p.m. A duel which will allow us to outline the hierarchy of the group before the entry of Tunisia, awaited with particular attention by observers and supporters.
Probable composition : Aymen Dahmene, Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Yan Valery, Ferjani Sassi, Ellyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, Elias Saad, Elias Achouri, Hazem Mastouri
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