Tunisia Vs Tanzania Player Ratings: Cagey Affair Ends in a 1-1 Stalemate

A tense and hard-fought battle in an Africa Cup of Nations Group C game saw Tunisia and Tanzania share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. The match, hosted at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, was a cagey affair. It was punctuated by moments of individual quality and costly errors. From our perspective, the game never really found its rhythm. It was a stop-start contest with numerous fouls breaking up the play.

Tunisia thought they had the breakthrough just before halftime. Ismaël Gharbi confidently dispatched a penalty, which was awarded after a lengthy VAR check. This sent the Eagles of Carthage into the break with a slender lead. However, their advantage was short-lived.

Tanzania came out for the second half with renewed purpose. They struck back almost immediately, with a superb strike from Feisal Salum from outside the box, which leveled the scores for both teams. Both sides huffed and puffed in search of a winner, but their defenses ultimately held firm. A draw felt like a fair reflection of a match where neither team did quite enough to claim all three points. Sportsdunia is here to give you all the details regarding the Tunisia Vs Tanzania Player Ratings, where you can find how each player performed in this crucial Group C game.

Tunisia Player Ratings vs Tanzania

Goalkeeper

Aymen Dahmen - 5.0: A very shaky performance from the Tunisian keeper. His error led to a goal, a moment he'll want to forget quickly. He only made one save throughout the entire game. His distribution was also poor, with only 38% of his long balls finding a teammate. From our perspective, he just didn't command his area with any confidence.

Defenders

Ali Abdi - 6.5: The captain had a mixed game. He was a dominant force in the air and in the tackle, winning an incredible 13 duels. He put in seven tackles, showing real commitment. However, he was often careless in possession, losing the ball 23 times. A warrior's performance, but he lacked composure at key moments.

Montassar Talbi - 6.5: A solid and reliable display at the heart of the defense. He was very tidy on the ball, completing 88% of his passes. He won most of his duels and made five crucial clearances. He did his job without any fuss. A performance his manager would be pleased with.

Dylan Bronn - 6.5: Like his partner, Bronn was quietly efficient. His passing was almost perfect, with a stunning 97% accuracy. He was rarely troubled and read the game well. He won his aerial battles and didn't put a foot wrong. A very composed showing.

Yan Valery - 5.5: A difficult evening for the right-back. He picked up a yellow card for a clumsy challenge. He struggled in his one-on-one battles, losing five of his seven duels. He also gave the ball away far too often. Not a night he will remember fondly.

Midfielders

Hannibal - 7.0: The engine room of the team. What stood out to us was his relentless energy both with and without the ball. He won eight duels and made eight ball recoveries, constantly hassling the opposition. He was always trying to make things happen, though his final ball sometimes lacked precision. A tireless display.

Ismaël Gharbi - 8.0: Tunisia's standout performer and our man of the match. He was a constant threat throughout. He coolly converted the penalty and was unlucky not to score again, rattling the crossbar in the first half. He took four shots in total. He looked a class above everyone else on the pitch, a truly impressive performance.

Ellyes Skhiri - 6.0: A neat game from Skhiri, but he was perhaps too safe. His passing was accurate, but he didn't offer much penetration going forward. He was a bit passive, winning only half of his duels. We expected to see him impose himself more on the game.

Forwards

Elias Achouri - 6.0: He showed some neat touches and didn't misplace a pass in his 52 minutes on the field. However, he failed to make a significant impact on the game. He was withdrawn early in the second half. It was a quiet outing for the attacker.

Hazem Mastouri - 7.0: A very effective performance from the forward. He was clever enough to win the crucial penalty for his team. He also created a chance for a teammate. He worked hard and drew several fouls before being substituted. A job well done.

Sebastian Tounekti - 4.5: A day to forget for the attacker. He seemed completely off the pace. He won just one of his ten duels and was a liability in possession. We were honestly surprised he lasted 64 minutes. A really poor performance where he offered next to nothing.

Substitutes

Ferjani Sassi, Naïm Sliti, Seifeddine Jaziri, Hadj Mahmoud - 6.0: The substitutes were brought on to find a winner but couldn't change the complexion of the game. They slotted in but none could provide the spark needed to break the deadlock.

Manager

S. Trabelsi - 6.0: His team secured a point but will be disappointed not to hold onto the lead. The substitutions didn't have the desired effect. He set the team up to be solid, but they lacked a cutting edge to win the game.

Tanzania Player Ratings vs Tunisia

Goalkeeper

Hussein Masalanga - 5.5: He couldn't do much about the penalty. He only had one other save to make all game. His distribution was a major issue, with a completion rate of just 50%. It put his team under unnecessary pressure at times.

Defenders

Ibrahim Hamad - 5.0: His performance was defined by one moment. He needlessly gave away the penalty and received a yellow card for his troubles. A costly error that you just can't make at this level. Despite winning most of his duels, the mistake overshadowed his entire game.

Dickson Job - 6.5: A very solid defensive display. He didn't lose a single duel and made three important tackles. He was composed and strong at the back. A reliable performance that his manager can be proud of.

Bakari Mwamnyeto - 5.5: He struggled at times against the Tunisian attack. He was booked and looked shaky, losing more duels than he won. He made a few clearances but it was an unconvincing performance overall.

Midfielders

Mohamed Hussein - 6.0: He was solid enough during his 67 minutes on the pitch. He didn't do much wrong but also didn't offer a great deal going forward. An average performance before he was substituted.

Novatus Miroshi - 7.5: Tanzania's best player on the day. He provided the assist for the equalizer and was a creative force, making two key passes. He was also immense defensively, winning tackles and making six clearances. A fantastic all-round midfield performance.

Haji Mnoga - 4.5: A really tough game for Mnoga. He was physically dominated, winning a dismal 13% of his 19 duels. He was constantly losing possession and offered very little quality. He battled hard but it just wasn't his day.

Alphonce Msanga - 5.0: Like his midfield partner, he struggled. He lost possession 19 times and was on the losing end of most of his duels. While he did create two chances, his overall contribution was negative. Too wasteful on the ball.

Forwards

Feisal Salum - 7.5: He scored a brilliant goal from distance to get his team back in the game. It was a moment of real quality. He was a constant threat with his shooting. His goal was the highlight of the match for Tanzania, a truly special strike.

Ally Samatta - 5.0: A surprisingly anonymous first half from the captain. We noticed he had only 19 touches before being substituted at halftime. He was completely isolated and failed to get involved in the play. A disappointing outing for a player of his calibre.

Simon Msuva - 5.5: He worked hard but lacked quality in the final third. He had two shots but both were off target. He picked up a yellow card and lost almost all of his duels. Not an effective performance.

Substitutes

Selemani Abdallah, Pascal Msindo, Mombwa, Tarryn Allarakhia - 6.0: The changes brought some fresh legs but didn't create a clear path to a winning goal. They maintained the team's structure and helped see out the draw.

Manager

S. Ramovic - 6.5: He made a big call taking his captain off at halftime. His team responded brilliantly with an early second-half goal. He deserves credit for getting his team fired up and securing a valuable point. A good tactical response.