Tunisia underlined their credentials as critical contenders on the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with a composed 3-1 victory over Uganda in Rabat on Tuesday night time, persevering with the development of robust begins by former champions on the event in Morocco.

Enjoying in heavy rain, the 2004 winners wasted little time in asserting management. Midfielder Ellyes Skhiri gave Tunisia the lead after simply 10 minutes, rising unchallenged on the again put up to move residence from a nook as Uganda’s defence didn’t react.

Tunisia’s dominance was rewarded once more shortly earlier than half-time. Elias Achouri doubled the benefit within the fortieth minute, volleying in a exact cross from the left by Ali Abdi, with Uganda’s marking once more discovered wanting. Tunisia may have been additional forward moments later, however Elias Saad shot extensive after discovering house contained in the field.

The North Africans continued to dictate proceedings after the interval and successfully sealed the competition within the sixty fourth minute. Abdi’s low shot was saved by goalkeeper Salum Magoola, however Achouri adopted as much as faucet within the rebound on the again put up for his second purpose of the night time.

Uganda managed to register a comfort purpose two minutes into stoppage time when Denis Omedi’s effort took a heavy deflection on its well beyond the Tunisian goalkeeper, a lot to the frustration of a defence hoping to maintain a clear sheet.

The outcome lifts Tunisia to the highest of Group C, above Nigeria, who had earlier edged Tanzania 2-1 in Fes. The win additionally means Tunisia have already surpassed their factors complete from the final AFCON finals in Ivory Coast, the place they have been eradicated within the group stage.

Earlier on Tuesday, DR Congo opened the day’s fixtures with a 1-0 victory over Benin, whereas defending champions Senegal comfortably beat Botswana 3-0. After three days of competitors, Zambia stay the one previous winners to not declare victory of their opening match, having drawn with Mali on Monday, following earlier wins for Egypt and South Africa after hosts Morocco launched the event.