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Tunisia outclass Uganda in rainy Rabat – 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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Mohamed Elyes Achouri of Tunisia celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Tunisia and Uganda at Olympique Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 23 December 2025 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025. 00:04

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Tunisia moved to the top of Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 3-1 win over Uganda at the Rabat Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.

In rainy conditions, the Carthage Eagles outclassed the Cranes and scored via Ellyes Skhiri and Elias Achouri (two) to take first place in the standings on goal difference over Nigeria (who defeated Tanzania earlier in the evening).

Tunisia were on the front foot from the very first whistle and claimed the lead as early as the 10th minute, with Ellyes Skhiri getting on the end of Hannibal Mejbri’s corner kick and heading home via the inside of the post for 1-0.

Uganda gradually gained a foothold in the game, but the next scoring chance came from the North Africans in the 27th minute, with Mejbri striking a low drive wide of the target after a swift move down the right flank.

The rainy conditions slowed up the pitch somewhat, but Tunisia were still able to move through the gears in attack and claimed a second goal in the 40th minute, with Elias Achouri volleying home Ali Abdi’s cross from the left flank.

Two goals down at the break, Uganda made a double change at the start of the second half, introducing Denis Omedi and Travis Mutyaba, but they were unable to create any genuine attacking pressure.

In fact, Tunisia added to their advantage in the 64th minute via Achouri, who easily converted from close range after Uganda goalkeeper Salim Magoola could only parry a low shot from Abdi back into the danger zone.

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Uganda kept plugging away and were rewarded with a consolation goal in injury time, as Omedi’s strike deflected into the back of the net to complete a 3-1 score line.

The teams will continue their Group C campaigns on Saturday 27 December, with Uganda facing regional rivals Tanzania in Rabat, while Tunisia will have a heavyweight showdown with Nigeria in Fez.

Tunisia (2) 3 (Skhiri 10’, Achouri 40’ 64’)

Uganda (0) 1 (Omedi 90+2’)

Tunisia: A. Dahmen, A. Abdi, E. Achouri (I. Gharbi 82’), D. Bronn, H. Mastouri (F. Chaouat 46’), H. Mejbri (S. Tounekti 88’), E. Saad (M.B. Romdhane 55’), F. Sassi (H. Tka 81’), E. Skhiri, M. Talbi, Y. Valery

Uganda: S. Magoola, K. Aucho, A. Kayondo, M. Lorenzen (T. Mutyaba 46’), R. Mato (A. Okello 84’), S. Mukwala (J. Bogere 71’), J. Obita, K. Semakula (B. Alhassan 71’), T. Sibbick, J. Ssemugabi (D. Omedi 46’), R. Torach

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins first gold for Wales

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Gymnast Ruby Evans has won Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the floor final.

Evans, 19, performed the final routine of the women’s programme and defeated England’s Abigail Martin into silver, with her team-mate Shantae-Eve Amankwaah securing bronze.

Evans left the arena in tears on Sunday after her disappointing sixth in the all-round individual competition, that after Wales finished fourth in the team event.

Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.

It was the first victory for Team Wales in Scotland and a ninth medal alongside two silver and six bronze.

There is also a guaranteed podium position for boxer Connor Williams after he reached the semi-finals.

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Saltburn-Norton match investigated over alleged ‘finger clicking’ cheating

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An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.

A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir’s bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.

It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.

Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.

“The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday,” the league said in a statement on X.

“A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”

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Last week Bowes took eight catches in Saltburn’s 22-run win over Shildon Railway. The men’s Test record for catches by a keeper in an innings is seven.

Bowes leads the league standings with 31 catches, 10 more than any other player.

Rory Cotterill, who captained Middlesbrough second XI during a 29-run defeat by Saltburn last month, responded to a social media post containing the video and alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match.

The original video of the incident has had more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand among those to report it.

The BBC has contacted the league and Saltburn. Norton declined to comment.

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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell

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First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)

West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)

Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)

West Indies lead by 155 runs

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West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.

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The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.

“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.

“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them [and] try to dig us out of situations.

“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game.”

Pakistan captain Shan Masood was Greaves’ first wicket at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad when he was bowled for 109 in the 64th over following a superb set-up.

Greaves had pushed the ball wide to the left-hander from over the wicket before he tailed a delivery back into Masood who played down the wrong line and inside edged on to his stumps.

Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves’ next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.

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Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.

West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings – a lead of 155 runs – to leave the match finely poised.

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