Tunisia-Uganda: when Tunisians offer their jackets to protect children from the rain in the middle of the anthem

No doubt, we are in the middle of winter. Since Sunday and the opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations, Morocco has been facing intense rains which have fallen on the stadiums. This Tuesday, the match between Tunisia and Uganda was no exception, with a terrible storm from the warm-up and throughout the first half.

As soon as they entered the field, the Tunisians and Ugandans were soaked. Just like the children who accompanied them on the lawn and who attended the hymns, seated in front of them. Despite their sweater, however, they seemed cold. Neither one nor two, the Eagles of Carthage offered them their jackets to warm them and protect them from the rain. A nice gesture and a nice image, with children bundled up in jackets that are way too big for them.

Despite these complicated weather conditions, the Tunisians made a successful start to the match and entered the competition. Ellyes Skhiri (10th) and Mohamed Achouri (40th) both scored and gave Sami Trabelsi’s men a comfortable advantage. Essential to avoid being the first major selection to experience an unpleasant surprise in this 2026 African Cup of Nations.