Tunisia – Uganda: a serious first test for the Carthage Eagles 
Tunisia kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday against Uganda at the annex pitch of the Prince Abdellah Sports Complex. The North Africans come in with clear ambition — they know their status and they know how dangerous openers can be.
Tunisia: a favourite set to be tested 
Counted among Africa’s most experienced teams, Tunisia start this tournament with one goal: fight for the top spots. Winners once — 2004 at home — the Carthage Eagles have been hunting that summit ever since.
Their qualifying run for this AFCON was messy, finishing second behind Comoros, but recent World Cup qualifying form has given the project some credibility. Sami Trabelsi’s men looked solid, disciplined and efficient.
That run shouldn’t hide obvious cracks. A defence that used to be watertight has started leaking goals, so they’ll need to be on guard from the first whistle.
Burned by an early exit last time, Tunisia know a false start can wreck the rest of their campaign.
Uganda: a no‑pressure chance to make a mark 
Uganda arrive in Morocco as proud outsiders. Few expect them to go far, but Paul Put’s side want to use this opener to spring a surprise and build a competitive run.
Historically the Cranes haven’t been a heavyweight at AFCON. Their last notable run dates back to 1978, when they reached the final. Since then their appearances have left little mark, apart from a last‑16 in 2019.
Head‑to‑heads don’t favour Uganda either — they lost recent meetings with Tunisia. Still, a pressure‑free side can be dangerous in an opener.
Veterans like Denis Onyango in goal and Allan Okello in midfield will be crucial to keep the balance and cash in on any chance.
Probable line‑ups
Tunisia : Dahmen, Meriah, Bronn, Valery, Talbi, Abdi, Sassi, Gharbi, Ouanes, Saad, Mastouri
Uganda : Onyango, Sibbick, Mukundane, Obita, Herbert, Semakula, Aucho, Lorenzen, Ikpeazu, Okello, Mukwala
Key things to know before kick-off
- Tunisia start as favourites.
- Uganda play with no real pressure.
- Previous meetings clearly favour Tunisia.
- A potentially tight opener.
Football Prediction Tunisia vs Uganda
Tunisia to win
They don’t need to dazzle — Tunisia look built to handle this opener. Experience, team shape and individual quality should be enough to win and get the campaign rolling.
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