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Elias Achouri helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday.
Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener, and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri then scored twice on either side of half-time in a game played in relentless rain in Rabat. Denis Omedi netted a late consolation for Uganda.
“It was a good performance. I think we can take plenty of positives. We got three goals, and we wanted to start the competition in the best possible way.
“We did that, and we are very proud,” Achouri said
The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches, above Nigeria on goal difference following a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania earlier in Fes.
The World Cup-bound Carthage Eagles, appearing at a 17th straight AFCON, were keen to improve on their disappointing 2024 campaign in Ivory Coast, where they exited without a win.
They made a strong start on a rain-soaked pitch at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, with Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Skhiri opening the scoring after just 10 minutes.
Achouri then took centre stage, doubling the lead with a lovely cushioned finish from an Ali Abdi cross as the interval approached.
He got his second goal and Tunisia’s third shortly after the hour mark, following in to score after an Abdi shot was saved by Uganda goalkeeper Jamal Salim.
Uganda were outplayed for much of the contest but pulled one back in stoppage time through Omedi, whose shot deflected off defender Yan Valery into the net.
Tunisia will face Nigeria on Saturday in Fes in a potentially decisive Group C clash, while Uganda and Tanzania meet in Rabat as both sides seek their first points.
