Tunisia and Uganda wrap up the opening round of Group C fixtures this Tuesday in Rabat, with the Carthage Eagles looking to assert their dominance over a side that has historically struggled against North African opposition.
Having missed the knockout stages for the first time in over a decade in 2023, Tunisia arrive in Morocco under pressure to rediscover their status as continental heavyweights. For the Uganda Cranes, it is a return to the big stage for the first time since 2019, as they look to cause a major festive upset.
Match details: Time and Venue
The match takes place at the newly renovated home of Moroccan football in the capital, serving as the nightcap to a busy Tuesday schedule.
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Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
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Kick-off: 20:00 GMT (21:00 local time)
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Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
How to watch globally
The 2025 edition of AFCON is being broadcast to a record 180 territories. Fans can follow the action through the following major providers:
- UK: Channel 4 (Free-to-air) on 4Seven, E4, and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
- USA & Canada: Exclusive coverage on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español. Streaming is available via Fubo, Sling TV, and Fanatiz.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport (English/Portuguese) and Canal+ Afrique (French). New World TV also provides coverage across 46 countries.
- North Africa & MENA: beIN SPORTS MENA is the primary rights holder.
- South Africa: Every game is available for free on SABC and the SABC+ app.
- Australia & NZ: Live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
- Europe: Various partners including Movistar (Spain), Ziggo Sport (Netherlands), SportDigital (Germany/Austria/Switzerland), and DAZN (Italy).
AFCON 2025. Tunisia Eagles of Carthage. Contenders to look out for
Team news
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi—who returned to the dugout earlier this year—has brought a sense of tactical discipline back to the squad. Tunisia enter the tournament with a remarkable record of 22 goals scored and none conceded during their recent World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Carthage Eagles have a clean bill of health and will likely start with Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri in a creative role. Veteran Ali Maâloul is expected to provide experience at left-back, while Seifeddine Jaziri is the favourite to lead the line.
Uganda, under the guidance of Belgian coach Paul Put, have integrated several fresh faces into their squad. Luton Town’s Uche Ikpeazu provides a physical presence up front that could test Tunisia’s backline, while 17-year-old starlet James Bogere—the standout performer from the recent U-17 World Cup—could be handed a sensational senior debut from the bench.
Daunting task for the Cranes
The historical data makes for grim reading for Uganda fans. The two nations have met six times in their history, and Tunisia have won every single encounter with an aggregate score of 16-1.
The last time they met in this competition was in 1978, a game Tunisia won 3-1. However, coach Paul Put remains optimistic:
“We know the statistics, but this is a new generation,” Put said. “We have prepared for the North African style of play, and we believe our physicality can unsettle them.”
Group C: Opening fixtures
| Match | Venue | Time (GMT) |
| Nigeria vs Tanzania | Fez | 17:30 |
| Tunisia vs Uganda | Rabat | 20:00 |
