Tanzania x Tunisia - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a crucial Group Stage match of the CAN 2025, Tanzania and Tunisia battled to a 1-1 draw. The game, held at Salle Prince Moulay Abdellah, showcased a tactical battle between the two sides, with Tunisia dominating possession but failing to convert their chances into a win.

Tunisia took the lead late in the first half through a well-taken penalty by Ismaël Gharbi in the 43rd minute. Gharbi confidently placed the ball into the bottom right corner, marking his first goal of the tournament. Despite their lower possession stats, Tanzania responded quickly after the break, with Feisal Salum equalising in the 48th minute. Salum's strike from outside the box was assisted by Novatus Dismas, who recorded his second assist in three matches.

Statistically, Tunisia appeared to be the stronger side with 63% possession and an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.05, compared to Tanzania's 0.18 xG. However, both teams managed only two shots on target, highlighting the tight defensive setups and the lack of clinical finishing.

The draw leaves both teams with points to ponder as they look to advance from the Group Stage. The result reflects the evenly matched nature of the competition and sets up an exciting finish to the group phases.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

21':

Missed opportunity! Ismaël Gharbi from Tunisia took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. He was assisted by Hazem Mastouri.

27':

Missed opportunity! Ismaël Gharbi from Tunisia took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards after a quick counterattack.

Tunisia takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Tanzania. Ismaël Gharbi steps up to the spot and successfully places the penalty into the bottom right corner with a powerful right-footed shot.

43':

GOALTunisia: Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia) scores penalty-kick!

Ismaël Gharbi scores goal number 1 in the competition (3 matches)

45 +2':

Missed opportunity. Haji Mnoga from Tanzania takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar. The attempt was set up by Alphonce Msanga.

48':

Missed opportunity! Simon Msuva from Tanzania took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.

It's now Tanzania 1, Tunisia 1. Feisal Salum scores for Tanzania with a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area.

48':

GOAL Tanzania: Feisal Salum (Tanzania) scores!

Feisal Salum scores goal number 1 in the competition (2 matches)

62':

Missed opportunity! Simon Msuva from Tanzania had a header from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner kick, but it went wide.

75':

Missed opportunity! Haji Mnoga from Tanzania had a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match