Tunisia vs Uganda tonight at AFCON 2025, Mejbri returns for perfect record attempt everyone doubts will be this easy

Tunisia vs Uganda faces off tonight in the Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener. The Carthage Eagles enter as overwhelming favorites with both historical dominance and current form on their side. Mejbri’s Tunisia aims for a perfect record at AFCON.

Tunisia’s Strong Momentum Heading Into Group C Clash

Tunisia enters tonight’s showdown with exceptional form throughout 2025. The team has dropped just one point in their last nine competitive outings, demonstrating the consistency that coach Sami Trabelsi has built.

The Carthage Eagles are ranked 6th in Africa and 40th globally, positioning them as clear contenders in Group C. Tunisia brings 21 previous AFCON appearances and remain the only nation to appear at every edition this century, stretching 17 consecutive tournaments.

With Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania in their group, Tunisia’s opening match represents a crucial opportunity to seize momentum from the tournament’s outset and potentially rack up goal difference.

Hannibal Mejbri Returns for Midfield Spark

The recall of Hannibal Mejbri provides Tunisia with renewed creativity in midfield. The 22-year-old Burnley midfielder selected Tunisia at international level and has impressed scouts with his technical finesse and ability to glide past defenders.

Mejbri’s return alongside veteran Ellyes Skhiri strengthens Tunisia’s midfield construction. Both players had missed recent outings but bring proven tournament experience and the kind of control needed against Uganda’s press.

Tunisia’s squad balances experience with young talent, featuring established names like Ali Maaloul and Naïm Sliti alongside emerging stars who can provide the dynamic edge Group C opponents must respect.

Head-to-Head Advantage Heavily Favors Tunisia

Metric	Head-to-Head Record
All-Time Matches	6 encounters (all competitions)
Tunisia’s Record	5 wins, 0 losses – perfect
Goals Scored	16 for Tunisia vs 1 for Uganda
AFCON Meetings	2 previous meetings – Tunisia 6-1 aggregate

Uganda represents an opponent that Tunisia has dominated historically. The 16-1 aggregate score across six meetings tells a story of complete supremacy, with AFCON encounters seeing Tunisia outscore the Cranes 6-1 combined.

Such disparity raises questions about whether tonight can produce a competitive match, though tournament football often surprises even when form suggests one outcome.

Uganda Faces Uphill Battle in Tough Group

Uganda’s Cranes represent a long-awaited return to AFCON competition, making this tournament appearance significant for the nation. However, Group C presents an extraordinarily challenging introduction against Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania.

The East African side showed resilience in qualifying but arrives as clear underdogs against Tunisia’s pedigree and current form. Uganda’s goal tonight involves avoiding a heavy defeat while searching for attacking opportunities that could surprise.

Tunisia’s perfect record against Uganda across all competitions creates psychological baggage. The Cranes must overcome not just tonight’s opponent but also the weight of historical results pointing toward an expected defeat.

Can Tunisia Secure Opening Victory and Perfect Record?

Experts universally favor Tunisia to dominate, with predictions ranging from comfortable 2-0 victories to more emphatic 3-1 wins. The consensus suggests Tunisia should control possession while managing Uganda’s defensive shape.

Tonight’s match offers Tunisia the opportunity to establish tournament momentum immediately. A convincing victory would position the Carthage Eagles perfectly for Group C advancement, while accumulating goal difference against a weaker opponent creates insurance against other results.

Uganda must navigate without expecting positive outcomes but play with tactical discipline to minimize damage. The Cranes historically struggle against Tunisia’s quality, making tonight’s encounter less about upset dreams and more about competitive honor in a one-sided matchup.