Tunisia’s 3-1 Victory Over Uganda Sparks Hope Ahead of Tough AFCON Battles

Match Summary

Sami Trabelsi, head coach of the Tunisian national team, hailed a 3-1 victory by the Carthage Eagles over Uganda on Tuesday night, opening their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco.

In a post-match interview with BeIN Sports, he noted that the main challenge was entering the tournament and securing the first victory, especially since many teams have shown improvement in their opening games; African sides have evolved significantly.

From the first minute, Tunisia focused and were determined to impose their style. It becomes tricky when you don’t score early, but the players stayed focused and disciplined, with only a few moments of lapse in concentration.

"This is an important win and a good start," he added. "The next match will be tougher. We'll enjoy today, then refocus on the next challenge."

He praised his players: "We have players across all positions giving us tactical flexibility. At times we must build plays and create chances. We played today with a specific plan, but it can change; the players are the most important, and they were exceptional."

Trabelsi continued: "We have a generation that has faced many challenges together, and we hope to see them go far in the knockout rounds."

According to CAF's official site, Trabelsi also highlighted that other players delivered performances better than expected. "I am sure the whole squad is highly effective, and we hope the group will be in peak physical condition for all our games."

He then spoke about the hosting country: "The city has been incredibly welcoming, and we are very grateful for the warm reception from Moroccan fans. Every match is hard and we give opponents the respect they deserve, but our aim is to improve with each game and gain momentum."

Finally, he reserved praise for the organizers: "I must also commend the organizers—despite playing under heavy rain, the pitch remained in excellent condition and perfectly playable."

Punchline: If football were a dessert, Tunisia just served 3-1 with mint tea on the side—deliciously efficient.
Punchline: And if the next game is tougher, fear not—the Carthage Eagles’ defense is so solid it could stop a Wi‑Fi signal in a stadium.