Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday...
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Tunisia defeated Uganda 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match, with Elias Achouri scoring a brace. This victory places Tunisia at the top of their group.
- Elias Achouri scored two goals, complemented by an early opener from Ellyes Skhiri.
- The match was held in Rabat on December 23, 2025, and played in "relentless rain."
- Tunisia will face Nigeria next on Saturday in Fes in what is anticipated to be a decisive group stage match.
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Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia & DR Congo Secure Wins in AFCON Openers - December 2025
Several teams started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaigns with victories. Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, secured a 3-0 win against 10-man Sudan in their Group E opener, with Mahrez scoring twice. Mahrez is optimistic his team can overcome past disappointments in the tournament. Tunisia also defeated Uganda 3-1 in their opening Group C match, as Elias Achouri scored a brace. In Rabat, the Democratic Republic of Congo began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Benin, thanks to a goal from Theo Bongonda. Continental powerhouses Senegal and Nigeria also kicked off their campaigns in Morocco with wins.
