Everything is on the line in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations as Tanzania and Tunisia meet with qualification hopes hanging in the balance, knowing that a place in the knockout stages could be secured by full-time.
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Tanzania head into their final group fixture still dreaming of history. Despite opening the tournament with a narrow 2-1 defeat to favourites Nigeria, the Taifa Stars reignited their campaign with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Uganda on Saturday.
That result leaves them with just one point from two matches, but the equation is clear. Victory over Tunisia would send Tanzania through to the AFCON knockout rounds for the first time ever, while even a stalemate could be sufficient to sneak through as one of the strongest third-placed finishers.
Recent form, however, suggests the challenge ahead is significant. Tanzania have now gone nine matches without a win in all competitions (D3, L6), and converting promising performances into victories has been a persistent issue.
Tunisia arrive with considerably more tournament experience and far less pressure. The 2004 champions suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Nigeria, but they beat Uganda 3-1 in their opening game, meaning a draw would be enough to book their place in the last 16.
This is Tunisia’s 17th successive AFCON appearance, and that pedigree shows in their overall form, with the loss to Nigeria representing just their second defeat in 11 internationals (W6, D3).
Still, the Eagles of Carthage have rarely cruised through matches of late, with only two of their last nine games decided by a margin of two goals or more.
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Tanzania vs Tunisia head-to-head History
These nations have crossed paths only twice before. Tunisia edged the first meeting 1-0 in November 2020, before the sides played out a 1-1 draw just four days later, leaving little to separate them historically.
Tanzania vs Tunisia team news
Tanzania appear to have a full squad available, with no new injury concerns reported ahead of this decisive clash.
Tunisia, however, could be forced into a change after Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane was withdrawn through injury during the defeat to Nigeria, placing his involvement here in doubt.
Tanzania vs Tunisia probable lineups
Tanzania: Foba; Hussein, Hamad, Nwamnyeto, Mnoga; Msuva, Msanga, Salum, Miroshi, Allarakhia; John
Tunisia: Dahmen; Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Sassi, Mejbri, Skhiri; Achouri, Mastouri, Tounekti
Tanzania vs Tunisia prediction and betting tips
Tunisia’s experience at this level could prove decisive, but Tanzania’s motivation and the high stakes suggest a tense, closely fought contest.
Correct score prediction: Tanzania 1-1 Tunisia
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Betting tips:
Draw or Tunisia double chance
Under 2.5 goals
Both teams to score
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