Tanzania vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 confirmed starting line-ups and teams
Tanzania and Tunisia finalize their journeys in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they meet on Tuesday in Rabat.
The Taifa Stars need a victory to advance to the last 16 after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria and drawing 1-1 with Uganda after initially leading.
Tunisia, champions in 2004, began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Uganda but faced a setback in a 3-2 loss to Nigeria, meaning that a draw will be sufficient for them to secure their place in the knockout phase.
101GreatGoals.com brings you the latest updates on team news and confirmed starting line-ups as Tanzania and Tunisia wrap up their AFCON 2025 group matches.
HIGHLIGHTS: 1-1 Draw between Uganda and Tanzania in Matchday 2 at the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025. pic.twitter.com/VnI2OfcMUS— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 27, 2025
Tanzania starting line-up vs Tunisia
Tanzania has implemented three changes, with Kelvin John replaced by seasoned forward Mbwana Samatta, who previously attracted an £8.5 million transfer from Genk to Aston Villa.
In goal, Hussein Masalanga steps in for Zuberi Foba, and midfielder Dickson Job takes the place of Tarryn Allarakhia from Rochdale in England’s fifth tier.
Defender Haji Mnoga, from Salford City in the English fourth tier, received a yellow card and conceded a penalty in Saturday’s match but continues to be part of the starting eleven.
Tanzania starting XI: Hussein Masalanga, Dickson Job, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Hussein, Haji Mnoga, Alphonce Msanga, Feisal Salum, Novatus Miroshi, Simon Msuva, Mbwana Samatta
Tanzania substitutes: Zuberi Foba, Pascal Msindo, Nickson Kibabage, Iddy Nado, Charles M’Mombwa, Selemani Abdallah, Kibu Denis, Wilson Nangu, Khalid Iddi, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Kelvin John, Shomari Kapombe, Yusuph Kagoma, Kelvin Nashon, Tarryn Allarakhia
Tunisia starting line-up vs Tanzania
Tunisia has made two adjustments, reinserting the two substitutes utilized three days earlier: Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic and Ismael Gharbi from Braga.
Mohamed Ben Romdhane and Ferjani Sassi move to the bench.
Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley has recorded an assist in each of Tunisia’s encounters. Elias Achouri scored two goals against Uganda, while Ellyes Skhiri netted the opener.
Tunisia starting XI: Aymen Dahmen, Yan Valery, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi, Sebastian Tounekti, Hannibal Mejbri, Dylan Bronn, Ellyes Skhiri, Ismael Gharbi, Elias Achouri, Hazem Mastouri
Tunisia substitutes: Noureddine Farhati, Yassine Meriah, Mohamed Ben Romdhane, Ali Maâloul, Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ben Ali, Hadj Mahmoud, Nader Ghandri, Firas Chaouat, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Bechir Ben Said, Naim Sliti, Adem Arous, Houssem Tka, Seifeddine Jaziri
How to watch Tanzania v Tunisia: TV channel, live online stream
The match kicks off on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT (11:00 ET / 08:00 PT). In the UK, live coverage will be available on Channel 4’s YouTube channel. In the USA, it’s broadcasted on beIN Sports.
Online live streaming can be accessed on a variety of devices through Channel 4’s website and app, along with the beIN Sports app.
Tanzania v Tunisia: AFCON 2025 stats
Tanzania is yet to achieve a victory in an AFCON match (D4 L7) and could become the fourth nation, joining Mozambique (16), Benin (15), and Guinea-Bissau (12), to have no wins in their first 12 final games.
Only a single match of their last four encounters—against Tunisia in this edition—has resulted in a loss (D3).
This marks the first time they have scored in their opening two AFCON matches since 1980.
Out of their three closing group-stage matches, the only defeat they sustained was a 3-0 loss to Algeria in 2019.
Simon Msuva’s goal against Uganda raised his total to three AFCON goals across three different tournaments, making him the first Tanzanian player to score in three separate AFCON events.
All three of Msuva’s AFCON goals have given Tanzania a lead, but they have not secured a win in those matches (D2 L1).
The defeat against Nigeria marked the first occasion Tunisia lost an AFCON game after scoring at least two goals since their 3-2 quarter-final exit to Cameroon in 2008. They had previously remained unbeaten in nine matches when scoring twice (W8 D1).
This loss after winning their opener is the first occurrence for them since 2013.
The Eagles of Carthage have not won their final group match in the last three AFCON tournaments.
A 4-2 victory over Zimbabwe in 2017 stands as their latest success in that regard.
Tunisia is set to advance to the knockout stage for the 15th time.
Both of their shots on target against Nigeria resulted in goals, and their shot conversion rate of 26% is the highest among all teams in the tournament.
Tanzania AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba), Hussein Masalanga (Singida Black Stars), Zuberi Foba (Azam)
Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto (Young Africans), Shomari Kapombe (Simba), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans), Nickson Kibabage (Simba), Alphonse Mabula (Shamakhi), Wilson Nangu (Simba), Pascal Msindo (Azam), Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans), Haji Mnoga (Salford City), Dickson Job (Young Africans)
Midfielders: Habibu Idd (Singida Black Stars), Tarryn Allarakhia (Rochdale), Charles M’Mombwa (Floriana), Yusuph Kagoma (Simba), Morice Abraham (Simba), Feisal Salum (Azam), Kelvin Nashon (Pamba Jiji), Novatus Miroshi (Goztepe)
Forwards: Abdul Suleiman (Azam), Iddy Suleiman Nado (Azam), Kibu Denis (Simba), Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre), Kelvin John (Aalborg), Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba)
Tunisia AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Ben Said (Esperance), Noureddine Farhati (Stade Tunisien), Sabri Ben Hassen (ES Sahel)
Defenders: Yassine Meriah (Esperance), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Dylan Bronn (Servette), Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), Nader Ghandri (Akhmat Grozny), Mohamed Ben Ali (Esperance), Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday), Ali Abdi (Nice), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Ali Maaloul (CS Sfaxien)
Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt), Houssem Tka (Esperance), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Gharafa), Ismael Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud (Lugano), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley), Naim Sliti (Al-Shamal), Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Al Ahly)
Forwards: Elias Saad (Augsburg), Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Hazem Mastouri (Dynamo Makhachkala), Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek)
Published: 2025-12-30 15:17:00
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