Tunisia and Mauritania clashed in a friendly match on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as both teams gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The match, a key part of their preparations, saw the Carthage Eagles host the Mourabitounes at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades.
Sami Trabelsi's Tunisia is also scheduled to play another friendly against Jordan on November 14 before heading to France to face Brazil in Lille. This intense schedule reflects Tunisia's commitment to refining their squad and strategy ahead of the prestigious tournament.
Match Details
The Tunisia vs. Mauritania friendly took place at 17:30 GMT at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades. For viewers in Tunisia, the match was broadcast live on the Tunisian national television channel, Watania 1.
Head-to-Head History
Here's a look at the past encounters between Tunisia and Mauritania:
- November 13, 2015 – Mauritania 1–2 Tunisia → World Cup Qualifiers (Africa Zone)
- November 17, 2015 – Tunisia 2–1 Mauritania → World Cup Qualifiers (Africa Zone)
- November 15, 2016 – Tunisia 0–0 Mauritania → Friendly match
- July 2, 2019 – Mauritania 0–0 Tunisia → Africa Cup of Nations
- September 6, 2019 – Tunisia 1–0 Mauritania → Friendly match
- October 7, 2021 – Tunisia 3–0 Mauritania → World Cup Qualifiers (Africa Zone)
- October 10, 2021 – Mauritania 0–0 Tunisia → World Cup Qualifiers (Africa Zone)
- November 30, 2021 – Tunisia 5–1 Mauritania → Arab Cup of Nations
- January 16, 2022 – Tunisia 4–0 Mauritania → Africa Cup of Nations
- January 6, 2024 – Tunisia 0–0 Mauritania → Friendly match
These past results showcase Tunisia's historical dominance, but friendly matches often provide opportunities for experimentation and tactical adjustments. The recent friendly served as a valuable opportunity for both teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses before the Africa Cup of Nations.