Elias Achouri strikes twice as Tunisia earn a commanding 2025 Africa Cup of Nations win in their opener against Uganda in Rabat.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Tunisia 3 - 1 Uganda FT
Two goals by Elias Achouri helped Tunisia end their 12-year wait for an opening victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a commanding Group C win over Uganda in Rabat.
The Eagles of Carthage required just 10 minutes to break the deadlock through Ellyes Skhiri's header from a corner, doubling their lead five minutes before half-time courtesy of Achouri's side-foot volley inside the box.
Copenhagen forward Achouri grabbed his second with 26 minutes remaining, slotting in after goalkeeper Salim Magoola spilled Ali Abdi's arrowed shot.
Uganda sent on forwards Denis Omedi and Travis Mutyaba at the break but failed to have an attempt on target until Omedi found the net during added time with a strike that took a sizeable deflection.
The result sent Sami Trabelsi's side top of their group on goal difference after Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in Fes earlier.
Uganda are next in action in an East African derby against Tanzania in Rabat on Saturday (17:30 GMT), while Tunisia meet the Super Eagles in Fes that evening (20:00).
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