Tanzania player Saimon Happygod Msuva (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage match between Uganda and Tanzania in Rabat, Morocco, 27 December 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI
Monday Dec 29, 2025. 11:00
As the Group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its concluding phase, Tanzania and Tunisia require victory in their final Group C match to qualify for the knockout round as they prepare to do battle at Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah on Tuesday evening. Kick-off is at 6:00pm CAT.
Nigeria have already booked their spot in the Round of 16 as they sit three points ahead of Tunisia after matchday two.
The Taifa Stars will go into their next match on the back of a frustrating 1-1 draw alongside Uganda, while the Eagles of Carthage suffered a 3-2 loss against Nigeria last time out.
As it stands, Tunisia sit on three points, while Tanzania accumulated just one point so far at the showpiece. A win for either side would secure their spot in the Round of 16 at the popular showpiece.
Reflecting on Tanzania’s draw against Udanga, Taifa Stars coach Paul Gamondi believes his side created enough chances to get a positive result at the Al Medina Stadium on 27 December.
“First, we are a little disappointed that we did not win, but I do believe we had a very good game with high intensity,” Gamondi said.
“In attacking we lost some balls. Uganda created some good chances, and I think we changed well in the second half.
“We created chances, dominated and were dangerous, but we made a mistake to allow for a cross which resulted in a goal. We feel sorry for all the Tanzanian people that we did not win, but we continue working hard in this tough competition.”
Head-to-head
Games: 2
Tanzania wins: 0
Tunisia wins: 1
Draws: 1