These two nations have only ever met on two occasions before, these coming in 2021 AFCON qualifying, with the Eagles of Carthage enjoying a 1-0 home win in Tunis followed by a 1-1 draw in Dar es Salaam, both behind-closed-doors during lockdown.
Tanzania vs Tunisia preview
Ahead of this final group stage fixture at Stade Olympique de Rabat, both have work to do to reach the knockout phase, making this an intriguing fixture. Of the two, Tunisia are in pole position to progress, having beaten Uganda 3-1 in their tournament opener; Elias Achouri scoring a brace. However, on Saturday night, Sami Trabelsi's side were then beaten 3-2 by Nigeria in Fez, falling 3-0 down at one stage, with goals from Montassar Talbi and then Ali Abdi coming too late to spark a full-scale turnaround.
This defeat means the best that the Eagles of Carthage can aim for in Group C is second place, very much targeting an elongated run at this Cup of Nations. Next summer, Tunisia will feature at a third successive World Cup, but their record in this competition is not as impressive, reaching the semi-finals only once since their sole AFCON triumph on home soil in 2004.
Last year, they crashed out in the group stages without a win to their name; at least they have already bettered that. A point here would almost certainly secure second spot in this group, thereby setting up a round of 16 clash with the Group A runner-up in Casablanca on Saturday night, likely to be Mali, the side who beat them at the 2022 Cup of Nations, when referee Janny Sikazwe infamously blew for full time early, twice! So, ahead of that potential rematch, will Trabelsi's team claim a win here?
As for Tanzania, the equation is simple; they simply must win in Rabāṭ or they'll be heading home. The Taifa Stars lost their tournament opener 2-1 against Nigeria, conceding mere moments after Charles M'Mombwa had equalised. Then, at the weekend, despite taking the lead through Simon Msuva's spot-kick, they could only manage a 1-1 draw with Uganda at Al Medina Stadium.
Tanzania have now qualified for three of the last four AFCONs, having only featured at one of the first 31 editions, and they will co-host the next Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Kenya. However, to date, the Taifa Stars have never won a match nor gone beyond the group stages at the tournament, and will need to really upset the odds to change that fact in Rabāṭ on Tuesday.
Tanzania vs Tunisia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Tanzania Wins: Zero. Draws: 1. Tunisia Wins: 1.
Tanzania team news
Miguel Gamondi made three changes against Uganda on Saturday, with Haji Mnoga of Salford City among those coming in at right-back.
Charles M'Mombwa, the scorer against Nigeria, is also likely to return to the lineup.
Tanzania predicted lineup vs Tunisia: (4-3-3): Foba; Mnoga, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Hussein; Msanga, Miroshi, Salum, M'Mombwa, Msuva; Samatta.
Tanzania player to watch vs Tunisia
Mbwana Ally Samatta is the only Tanzanian to ever play in the Premier League and remains his nation's talisman, having scored 22 times for the Taifa Stars, so can he fire them into the last 16?
Tunisia team news
Elias Saad picked up an injury against Uganda, so Elias Achouri came into attack at the weekend.
Elsewhere, Yan Valery of Sheffield Wednesday and Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley will be among the starters once again, while Sebastian Tounekti of Celtic has come off the bench in both fixtures to date.
Tunisia predicted lineup vs Tanzania: (4-4-2): Dahmen; Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Skhiri, Ben Romdhane, Sassi, Hannibal; Mastouri, Achouri.
Tunisia player to watch vs Tanzania
Captain Ferjani Sassi won his 100th international cap in Fez at the weekend, closing in on Radhi Jaïdi's national record of 105, hoping to equal the record in next month's AFCON Final.
Tanzania vs Tunisia prediction
We are confidently backing Tunisia for victory in Rabāṭ, likely to be simply too strong, thereby progressing to the knockout stages and condemning Tanzania to elimination: Tanzania 0-2 Tunisia.
Tanzania vs Tunisia FAQs - Africa Cup of Nations
How to watch Tanzania vs Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations on TV channel?
Tanzania vs Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Channel 4 Sport YouTube
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How to watch Tanzania vs Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations on live streaming?
Tanzania vs Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Channel 4 Sport YouTube
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- Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada & fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Tanzania vs Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Tanzania vs Tunisia takes place on Tuesday 30 December 2025, with kick off at 16:00 (GMT), 11:00 (ET) & 8:00 (PT).