Elias Achouri announced himself as one of the early stars of the Africa Cup of Nations as his double helped Tunisia ease to a convincing 3-1 win over Uganda in their Group C opener on Tuesday, a match played in relentless rain at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.
Ellyes Skhiri set Tunisia on their way with an early header before Achouri, the FC Copenhagen winger, struck either side of half-time to put the Carthage Eagles firmly in control.
Denis Omedi grabbed a late consolation for Uganda, but it did little to alter the balance of a contest dominated by the North Africans.
The result leaves Tunisia top of Group C after the opening round of matches, edging Nigeria on goal difference after the Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Tanzania earlier in the day in Fes.
“It was a good performance. I think we can take plenty of positives,” Achouri said. “We got three goals and we wanted to start the competition in the best possible way.
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