Tunisia vs Uganda: Confirmed team news for Carthage Eagles’ opener
Tunisia faces Uganda this evening. Find all the team updates here…
In the last match of Group C on Tuesday, Tunisia will clash with Uganda to complete the Africa Cup of Nations action for the day.
Nigeria is tipped as the leading contender to top the group, but the race for second place is completely open for those looking to make a mark.
Both Tunisia and Uganda will be optimistic about their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
Get all the essential team information for the match here.
Recommended offer
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
#AD 18+ Registration Required. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are credited as Bet Credits and can be utilized upon settling qualifying bets. Min odds, bet, and payment method restrictions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. GambleAware.org Time limits and T&Cs apply.
T&Cs apply.
TUNISIA TEAM NEWS
Tunisia starting XI: Dahmen; Varely, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Mejbri, Saad, Skhri; Sassi; Mastouri, Achouri.
UGANDA TEAM NEWS
Uganda starting XI: Magoola; Sibbick, Torach, Obita, Kayondo; Semakula, Lorenzen, Aucho; Ssemugabi, Mukwala, Mato.
How to watch Tunisia v Uganda: TV channel, live online stream
The match on Tuesday kicks off at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). Viewers in the UK can watch live coverage of AFCON 2025 on Channel 4. In the USA, the tournament will be broadcast by beIN Sports.
Live streaming options can be accessed on numerous devices through the Channel 4 website and app, as well as the beIN Sports app. Additionally, the game is available on Channel 4’s YouTube channel.
Tunisia v Uganda stats
Tunisia is marking its 22nd AFCON finals participation and its 17th consecutively.
No nation has achieved more consecutive AFCON appearances than Tunisia, who has been a constant presence since 1994.
Their lack of victory in 2023 (D2 L1) marked the first instance since 2010 where they did not secure a win at the tournament.
Their last victory in an opening match was a 1-0 win against Algeria in 2013, followed by five matches without a win (D2 L3).
Only one of their last six AFCON matches has resulted in a win (D2 L3), with their last triumph being against Nigeria in the 2021 round of 16.
Uganda is making its eighth appearance in the AFCON finals, having returned in 2017 after a 39-year hiatus.
Their best performance was in 1978, where they finished runner-up after losing 2–0 to Ghana.
In Uganda’s last seven opening games at AFCON, five have resulted in losses; the exceptions being a 3-0 win against Congo in 1978 and a 2-0 win over DR Congo in 2019.
No match in Uganda’s 23 AFCON competitions has ever ended in a goalless draw.
Onyango played in both the 2017 and 2019 AFCON tournaments, participating in all six matches across those editions.
Published: 2025-12-23 19:12:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
