Tunisia faces Tanzania in a very tough match at the Fes stadium
Tunisia in a tough match considered a final before the final
The match will be broadcast on Tuesday December 30 2025
All eyes of African football fans will be on the Olympic Stadium adjacent to the Prince Abdullah Sports Complex in Rabat the capital of Morocco this Tuesday evening, December 30 2025
There, the Tunisian national team will face their Tanzanian counterparts in a very tough match
This match is not just a routine group stage game but a mini-final to determine the fate of one of the two teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The Tunisian team the “Eagles of Carthage ” enters the match with a relative advantage in the standings but caution is required against a Tanzanian team that aspires to make history and achieve an unprecedented feat by advancing to the knockout stages
Group situation: A battle for second place
After the second round the group’s shape became much clearer when Nigeria secured their qualification as group leaders early on leaving The second qualifying spot directly for the competition between Tunisia and Tanzania
Tunisia: Currently occupies second place
Tanzania: In second place, just one point behind Tunisia
This situation makes the match extremely important A win or a draw for Tunisia guarantees their official qualification
Meanwhile, a win for Tanzania would move them directly to second place and force Tunisia to wait for the “best third-placed” calculations
These are complex calculations that no team wants to get involved in
Qualification Calculations: A draw is enough for Tunisia
The Tunisian national team holds its destiny in its own hands In this tough match a single point from a draw is enough to confirm the qualification of the Carthage Eagles
and avoid any additional pressure as Tunisian coach Sami Trabelsi and his players are well aware that complacency could cost them dearly
On the other hand Tanzania has no option but to attack and seek a winning goal as this is the only way to ensure their dream in the tournament continues
This contrast Goals could make the match open and exciting, especially in the second half as the pressure on the Tanzanian team increases
News and Absences: A Blow to the Carthage Eagles
The Tunisian national team has suffered a major blow with the confirmed absence of central midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane due to injury
Ben Romdhane is considered one of the cornerstones of coach Trabelsi’s plans and his absence will have a clear impact on the balance of the midfield
The coaching staff is expected to make some adjustments to compensate for this absence and create a combination capable of controlling the midfield and stopping the key players of the Tanzanian team
History Favors Tunisia
The two teams have never met in the Africa Cup of Nations finals but they faced each other twice in the qualifiers for the previous edition (CAN 2021)
The Tunisian national team had the upper hand in those matches
The Tunisian national team has only faced its Tanzanian counterpart twice before their anticipated match today Tuesday, December 30 /2025 in the Africa Cup of Nations
Both matches were in the qualifiers for the previous edition
Historical advantage lies with Tunisia Tunisia with one win and one draw
News and Expected Lineup
The Tunisian national team enters the match under pressure after their defeat to Nigeria and faces the significant absence of key midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane due to injury
Coach Sami Trabelsi is expected to make some adjustments to compensate for this absence
A decisive match: How will the “Eagles of Carthage” break down Tanzania’s defense in Rabat?
While Tunisian fans eagerly await the opening whistle at 5 PM coach Sami Trabelsi faces a mental challenge before a physical one
Today’s match against Tanzania is not just a battle for points but a test of the Tunisian character after the recent setback against Nigeria
“A draw guarantees qualification, but playing for a draw is the biggest trap the Eagles could fall into against the ambition of the ‘Kings of Mwanza’
Game Plan: Replacing Ben Romdhane
With the absence of Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan All eyes are on the bench
Expectations point to Issa El Aidouni being deployed as a leader to control the midfield tempo
With greater attacking roles given to the wingers to exploit the relative slowness of the Tanzanian defense
Tunisia’s Strengths:
Experience in managing crucial matches
Set pieces (a decisive weapon today)
High pressing in the first 15 minutes
Tanzania’s Keys:
Quick counter-attacks
Freedom from pressure (they have nothing to lose)
Strong physicality
Qualification Scenarios
The numerical calculations place Tunisia in a relatively comfortable position with 4 points but a defeat – God forbid
would force the team into a “complex calculation” to wait for the results of other groups as one of the best third-placed teams
Therefore, the primary objective is to secure second place early to avoid facing group winners in the next round
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