Tunisia’s national football team faces a critical match on December 30, when they compete against Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The match, scheduled for 5 PM local time, is Tunisia’s final group stage encounter. A loss could lead to their elimination from the tournament.
Tunisia’s Journey in the CAN
The Eagles of Carthage, coached by Sami Trabelsi, started the tournament on a positive note. They secured a 3-1 victory against Uganda, thanks to a goal from Ellyes Skhiri and a double from Elias Achouri.
However, Tunisia faced a setback in their next game, losing 2-3 to Nigeria. Goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi—who scored from a penalty—couldn’t prevent the defeat. This result puts added pressure on Tunisia as they must perform well against Tanzania to advance.
Elimination Scenarios
For Tunisia to advance to the knockout stage, they need to achieve a positive result against Tanzania. Their situation is precarious: if they lose and Uganda defeats Nigeria, Tunisia will be eliminated from the competition.
- Match: Tunisia vs. Tanzania
- Date: December 30
- Kick-off: 5 PM
- Current record: 1 win, 1 loss
- Key players: Ellyes Skhiri, Elias Achouri, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi
As the group stage concludes, Tunisia’s performance against Tanzania will determine their fate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if the Eagles of Carthage can secure their place in the next round.
