Match report
Tunisia Defeats Uganda 3-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Thriller
Tunisia
3–1
FT
Uganda
Dec 23, 2025
Tunisia overpowered Uganda in a compelling Africa Cup of Nations encounter, securing a 3-1 victory. Elyes Skhiri and Elyes Achouri were the heroes for Tunisia, scoring twice between them, while Dauda Omedi salvaged a consolation goal for Uganda in the 90th minute.
Key Facts
- • Tunisia defeated Uganda 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- • Elyes Skhiri opened the scoring for Tunisia in the 10th minute.
- • Elyes Achouri scored twice for Tunisia in the 40th and 64th minutes.
- • Dauda Omedi scored Uganda's consolation goal in the 90th minute.
- • Aziz Kayondo and Benjamin Alhassan received yellow cards for Uganda.
- • Elyes Saad received a yellow card for Tunisia.
Lineups
Tunisia
Starting XI
- 16 A. Dahmen (G)
- 20 Y. Valery (D)
- 6 D. Bronn (D)
- 3 M. Talbi (D)
- 2 A. Abdi (D)
- 13 F. Sassi (M)
- 17 E. Skhiri (M)
- 10 H. Mejbri (M)
- 7 E. Achouri (F)
- 9 H. Mastouri (F)
- 8 E. Saad (F)
Substitutes
- 22 B. Ben Said
- 1 N. Farhati
- 4 Y. Meriah
- 14 M. Ben Ali
- 18 N. Ghandri
- 12 A. Maaloul
- 21 M. Ben Ouanes
- 25 H. Tka
- 5 M. Ben Romdhane
- 15 M. Belhadj
- 23 N. Sliti
- 11 I. Gharbi
- 26 S. Tounekti
- 19 F. Chaouat
- 27 S. Jaziri
Uganda
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 19 S. Magoola (G)
- 5 T. Sibbick (D)
- 2 R. Torach (D)
- 15 J. Obita (D)
- 23 A. Kayondo (D)
- 22 J. Ssemugabi
- 4 K. Semakula (M)
- 8 K. Aucho (M)
- 7 R. Mato (M)
- 27 M. Lorenzen (F)
- 11 S. Mukwala (F)
Substitutes
- 1 N. Alionzi
- 18 D. Onyango
- 6 B. Byaruhanga
- 9 U. Ikpeazu
- 10 T. Mutyaba
- 12 B. Alhassan
- 14 D. Omedi
- 16 R. Ssekiganda
- 17 R. Mpande
- 20 I. Muleme
- 21 A. Okello
- 24 J. Bogere
- 25 S. Kwikiriza
- 26 H. Mukundane
- 28 Ahimbisibwe Ivan
Timeline
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10' Tunisia Goal · Normal GoalE. Skhiri · Assist: H. Mejbri
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14' Uganda Card · Yellow CardAziz Kayondo
Foul
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40' Tunisia Goal · Normal GoalE. Achouri · Assist: A. Abdi
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46' Uganda subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Lorenzen · On: T. Mutyaba
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46' Uganda subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ssemugabi · On: D. Omedi
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50' Tunisia Card · Yellow CardE. Saad
Foul
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55' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Saad · On: M. Ben Romdhane
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64' Tunisia Goal · Normal GoalE. Achouri
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71' Uganda Card · Yellow CardB. Alhassan
Foul
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71' Uganda subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Semakula · On: B. Alhassan
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71' Uganda subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Mukwala · On: J. Bogere
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81' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Sassi · On: H. Tka
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82' Tunisia subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Achouri · On: I. Gharbi
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84' Uganda subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Mato · On: A. Okello
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88' Tunisia subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Mejbri · On: S. Tounekti
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90' Uganda Goal · Normal GoalD. Omedi
Match Stats
| Stat | Tunisia | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 424 | 447 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 344 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tunisia's early goal by Elyes Skhiri in the 10th minute set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Uganda.
- ▸ Elyes Achouri's second goal in the 64th minute sealed Tunisia's dominance, leaving Uganda with little hope of a comeback despite Dauda Omedi's late consolation goal.