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Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener

Tunisia's forward Elias Achouri is congratulated by midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, Dylan Bronn and Yan Valery during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vs Uganda at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Rabat on December 23, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP]

Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri then scored twice either side of half-time in a game played in relentless rain in Rabat. Denis Omedi netted a late consolation for Uganda.

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