Carthage Eagles vs. The "Opening Curse": Tunisia Begins AFCON 2025 Journey Against Uganda

Tunisia, led by head coach Sami Trabelsi, faces Uganda tonight at 10 PM at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for their AFCON 2025 opener. Competing in Group C alongside Nigeria and Tanzania, the "Carthage Eagles" are desperate to snap a winless streak in opening matches that has lasted over 4,700 days, dating back to their 2013 victory against Algeria.

Historically, Tunisia has dominated this fixture, winning all 6 previous encounters against Uganda with an aggregate score of 16-1. However, after failing to win their last five openers (2 draws, 3 losses), the pressure is on. Coach Trabelsi, a legendary figure who played in four AFCON editions and reached the 1996 final, returns for his third managerial stint in the tournament, hoping to convert his vast experience into a winning start for the North African giants.