Match report

Tanzania 1–1 Tunisia: Stalemate in Africa Cup of Nations

Tanzania
Tanzania
1–1
FT
Tunisia
Tunisia
Dec 30, 2025

In a closely contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania and Tunisia settled for a 1–1 draw. Tunisia took the lead through a penalty scored by I. Gharbi, but Tanzania quickly equalized through F. Salum. Both teams showed resilience and tactical discipline, leading to an evenly matched encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Tunisia's I. Gharbi scored from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute.
  • • Tanzania's F. Salum equalized in the 48th minute.
  • • Tanzania received three yellow cards, two of which came in the second half.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match to maintain momentum.
  • • The match ended in a 1–1 draw, leaving both teams with a point.

Lineups

Tanzania

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Masalanga
  • 5 D. Job (D)
  • 14 B. Mwamnyeto (D)
  • 4 I. Hamad (D)
  • 25 H. Mnoga (M)
  • 27 A. Msanga (M)
  • 20 N. Miroshi (M)
  • 15 M. Hussein (M)
  • 6 F. Salum (F)
  • 12 S. Msuva (F)
  • 10 A. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Z. Foba
  • 2 P. Msindo
  • 3 N. Kibabage
  • 19 L. Mwaikenda
  • 16 W. Nangu
  • 22 S. Kapombe
  • 23 Y. Kagoma
  • 17 K. Habibu
  • 8 C. M'Mombwa
  • 24 K. Nashon
  • 9 A. Suleiman
  • 26 T. Allarakhia
  • 7 I. Nado
  • 11 D. Kibu
  • 21 K. John

Tunisia

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Dahmen (G)
  • 20 Y. Valery (D)
  • 6 D. Bronn (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 11 I. Gharbi (M)
  • 17 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 10 H. Mejbri (M)
  • 7 E. Achouri (F)
  • 9 H. Mastouri (F)
  • 26 S. Tounekti (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 B. Ben Said
  • 1 N. Farhati
  • 4 Y. Meriah
  • 14 M. Ben Ali
  • 24 A. Arous
  • 18 N. Ghandri
  • 12 A. Maaloul
  • 21 M. Ben Ouanes
  • 13 F. Sassi
  • 25 H. Tka
  • 5 M. Ben Romdhane
  • 23 N. Sliti
  • 19 F. Chaouat
  • 27 S. Jaziri
  • 15 M. Belhadj

Timeline

  1. Tunisia
    31' Tunisia Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Valery

    Foul

  2. Tunisia
    39' Tunisia Var · Penalty confirmed
    H. Mastouri
  3. Tanzania
    41' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahim Hamad

    Foul

  4. Tunisia
    43' Tunisia Goal · Penalty
    I. Gharbi
  5. Tanzania
    46' Tanzania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Samatta · On: A. Suleiman
  6. Tanzania
    48' Tanzania Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Salum · Assist: N. Miroshi
  7. Tunisia
    52' Tunisia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Achouri · On: F. Sassi
  8. Tanzania
    57' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card
    Bakari Mwamnyeto

    Foul

  9. Tanzania
    59' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card
    S. Msuva

    Foul

  10. Tunisia
    64' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tounekti · On: N. Sliti
  11. Tunisia
    64' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Mastouri · On: S. Jaziri
  12. Tanzania
    67' Tanzania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hussein · On: P. Msindo
  13. Tanzania
    85' Tanzania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Salum · On: C. M'Mombwa
  14. Tanzania
    85' Tanzania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Msuva · On: T. Allarakhia
  15. Tunisia
    88' Tunisia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Gharbi · On: M. Ben Romdhane
  16. Tunisia
    88' Tunisia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Mejbri · On: M. Belhadj
  17. Tanzania
    90'+5 Tanzania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Haji Mnoga · On: S. Kapombe

Match Stats

Stat Tanzania Tunisia
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 71% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 6
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 290 511
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 206 427
Shots Inside Box 3 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tunisia took the lead in the 43rd minute when I. Gharbi converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, giving Tunisia a slight advantage.
  • ▸ Tanzania equalized just five minutes later when F. Salum scored a well-executed goal, leveling the score and providing a significant momentum shift.