In their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Tunisia defeated Uganda 3-1 thanks to Elias Achouri’s double.
In a game that was played in sluggish Rabat, Ellyes Skhiri scored the opening goal, and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri added two goals either side of half-time. Uganda’s late consolation came from Denis Omedi.
The AFCON Quest starts in 2025 with Nigeria’s Super Eagles flying past Tanzania.
After the Super Eagles defeated Tanzania 2-1 earlier in Fes, Tunisia is now top of Group C following the first round of matches.
“It was a strong performance,” the singer said. We can take many advantages, in my opinion. We scored three goals, according to Achouri, and we wanted to kick off the competition as effectively as possible. “We did it, and we’re very proud of it.”
Tunisia, who are currently qualifying for the upcoming World Cup, are competing in their 17th consecutive AFCON, eager to do better than they did at the 2024 edition in Ivory Coast, where they were knocked out of the group stage without winning a game.
On a soaked pitch at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, the Carthage Eagles duly made a triumphant start, with French-born Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Skhiri scoring after just 10 minutes.
As the halfway point approached, Achouri took center stage by doubling the lead with a lovely cushioned finish from an Ali Abdi cross.
Soon after the hour mark, Abdi scored again for Tunisia after Jamal Salim, the country’s goalkeeper, saved his shot.
Omedi scored in stoppage time, deflecting the ball past Tunisian defender Yan Valery, who had been well beaten but still had some pride.
Source: Channels TV
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