Uganda is set to kick off their 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Nations Cup campaign against Tunisia in Group C at the Stade Olympique Annex Sportif Prince Abdellah. The Cranes will be looking to make history against the formidable Carthage Eagles, a team they have never managed to defeat in their six previous encounters.
Despite acknowledging the difficulty of the upcoming match, Coach Paul Put and Captain Khalid Aucho have expressed their readiness to face Tunisia. While Tunisia has had mixed results in past Afcon matches, Coach Put remains focused on the present rather than dwelling on historical records.
Coach Put confirmed that the team is in good shape with no injury concerns. Players like Jude Ssemugabi, Rogers Mato, and Jordan Obita have all been declared fit and available for selection. The team has been working diligently to ensure everyone is ready for the crucial encounter with Tunisia.
Key Players to Watch
Key players to watch in the Tunisia squad include Elias Saas, Ellyes Skhiri, and Hannibal Mejbri, who have been instrumental in their recent performances. Uganda will rely on forwards Rogers Mato and Allan Okello, as well as the experienced Denis Onyango and Captain Khalid Aucho to lead the team to success.
Probable lineups for the match are as follows:
Tunisia: Dahmen; Meriah, Bronn, Valery, Talbi, Abdi; Sassi, Gharbi, Ouanes; Saad, Mastouri
Uganda: Magoola; Sibbick, Capradossi, Obita, Kayondo; Semakula, Aucho; Lorenzen, Mato, Okello; Mukwala
The match will take place on Tuesday, alongside other exciting fixtures in the Afcon tournament:
– DR Congo vs Benin at 1.30pm [3.30pm EAT]
– Senegal vs Botswana at 4pm [6pm EAT]
– Nigeria vs Tanzania at 6.30pm [8.30pm]
– Tunisia vs Uganda at 9pm [11pm]
Source: newslexpoint.com
