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The Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympique Annexe in Rabat hosts a crucial encounter in Group C as Tanzania and Tunisia battle it out for a place in the round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Maroc Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
This match marks the first ever meeting between Tanzania and Tunisia in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON final, adding further importance to an already high-stakes competition.
The two teams had previously only met in qualifying for the 2021 edition. Tunisia won a narrow 1-0 victory in Radès on November 13, 2020, thanks to Youssef Msakni’s decisive goal.
Tuesday’s clash sees Tunisia as hot favourites, with a slight advantage occupying second place behind Group C leaders Nigeria.
Tanzania, meanwhile, are third, with a point to their name after their 1-1 draw against Uganda.
WHAT WAS SAID:
Sami Trabelsi – Tunisia coach
“We are focusing on building a strong mindset. Less technique but more mental acuity and technicality to ensure we perform at this crucial stage. The coach has emphasized a strong mental aspect for this match. Tactics are important yes, but without the mental strength and mental acuity it will be difficult to win this match.”
Dylan Braun – Tunisian player
“We are focusing on building a strong mindset. Less technique but more mental acuity and technicality to ensure we perform at this crucial stage. The coach has emphasized a strong mental aspect for this match. Tactics are important yes, but without the mental strength and mental acuity it will be difficult to win this match.”
Miguel Gamondi – Coach of Tanzania
“It will be a difficult match which requires good preparation. I don’t really believe in rigidity in training because in a competition like the African Cup of Nations you have to be flexible. We know what is at stake and we have to do our best tomorrow.”
Novatus Miroshi – Tanzanian player
“Tomorrow we have a big match that requires us to win. We know how difficult it will be, but we came here to compete and make our nation proud, so what we can guarantee is that the team will give everything they can in tomorrow’s match.”
KEY MATCH STATISTICS:
TANZANIA: Having scored in the two matches of the current edition; previously, they had only achieved this in their first two matches of the 1980 tournament.
TUNISIA: This progression would allow Tunisia to reach the round of 16 for the 15th time.
