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By Seyi Babalola
Tunisia leads Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Ellyes Skhiri and Elias Achouri scored for the Carthage Eagles in the first half, giving them a two-goal advantage.
They extended their lead in the 64th minute of the match after Achouri grabbed his second.
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Uganda sent on forwards Denis Omedi and Travis Mutyaba at the break but failed to have an attempt on target until Omedi found the net during added time with a consolation strike that took a sizeable deflection.
The result sent Sami Trabelsi’s side top of their group on goal difference after Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in Fes earlier.
The win means Tunisia are the early leaders in the group on goal difference.
Uganda are next in action in an East African derby against Tanzania in Rabat on Saturday (17:30 GMT), while Tunisia meet the Super Eagles in Fes that evening (20:00).
