In a highly anticipated Group C clash at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Tunisia and Uganda are set to face off at the Stade Annexe Olympique, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat on Tuesday night. Both teams arrive with high hopes and a strong desire to make their mark on the continental stage.
This encounter will be their third meeting in AFCON history, adding another chapter to a rivalry that began in 1962, when Tunisia secured bronze in the third-place play-off. Their most recent tournament clash came in 1978, with Tunisia again triumphing 3–1, and the North Africans recorded one of their biggest wins over Uganda in the 2000 edition with a commanding 6–0 scoreline.
Tunisia, led by head coach Samy Trabelsi, approach the match buoyed by their extensive experience, this is their 22nd AFCON appearance and 17th consecutive participation. The team is well-prepared and acclimatized, finding the conditions in Rabat similar to those back home. Midfielder Elyes Skhiri emphasizes the squad’s unity and determination to start the tournament strongly, while Trabelsi highlights the pride and pressure that comes with representing their country at such a historic event.
Uganda, making their 8th AFCON appearance and first since 2019, arrive with confidence under coach Paul Put. The Cranes are out to prove doubters wrong and make their supporters proud, with midfielder Khalid Aucho stressing the group’s motivation and readiness for the challenge ahead.
Both teams recognize the rising competitiveness of African football, and Tuesday’s fixture promises intensity, skill, and plenty at stake as Tunisia seek to extend their historical dominance while Uganda aim for an upset and a memorable start to their campaign.
