Tunisia’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign began without a win as the Carthage Eagles drew 1-1 with Uganda and 2-2 with Botswana during the international window from 21 September to 6 October 2026.
The two results leave Mouine Chaabani’s side with work to do if they are to remain in contention for qualification. Tunisia have two points from the opening two rounds of Group H, level with Botswana and two points behind leaders Uganda.
Libya are bottom of the group with one point after also playing two matches.
Tunisia began their campaign at home against Uganda and took the lead in the 12th minute when Adem Arous found the net. The advantage lasted until the second half, before Rogers Mato equalised for the visitors in the 68th minute.
The Carthage Eagles were again held to a draw in their second fixture, this time against Botswana. Tunisia fell behind in the 37th minute after Thatayaone Kgamanyane scored for Botswana.
A double from Hazem Mastouri then appeared to turn the match in Tunisia’s favour, but Lebogang Ditsele levelled the score and ensured the points were shared.
The national team had been scheduled to play Mali in a friendly on 3 October at Rades. However, the fixture was cancelled by mutual agreement between the two federations after consultations with the respective coaches.
As a result, Tunisia played only two matches during the international period and were unable to record a victory in either.
Tunisia’s results during the international window
– Tunisia 1-1 Uganda 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
– Tunisia 2-2 Botswana 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
– Tunisia v Mali friendly cancelled
Tunisia will return to qualifying action in November with two matches against Libya.
They will host Libya on 11 November 2026 before travelling to face them on 15 November 2026. Those fixtures will provide Chaabani’s team with an opportunity to claim its first win of the campaign and improve its position in Group H.
