Madagascar vs Tunisia: Match details, broadcast information, and preview

Madagascar and Tunisia will meet this Thursday in a Group A clash on the fifth day of AFCON 2025 qualifiers. This encounter, marked by contrasting fortunes for the two teams, is set to take place at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.

Match Time and Broadcast Information

Kick-off is scheduled for 6 pm local time (GMT+2), corresponding to 5 pm in Tunisia and France, and 7 pm in Madagascar.

Fans can watch the game live on MATV in Madagascar, beIN Sports Arabic 2 in Tunisia, beIN Sports 1 in France, and Canal+ Sport 1 in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa.

Contrasting Paths: Madagascar vs Tunisia

The two sides enter this fixture with vastly different ambitions. Tunisia leads the group with seven points and has qualification within reach.

However, Madagascar, sitting at the bottom with just two points, is on the brink of elimination.

The Barea have yet to register a win, with two draws and two losses, leaving them needing an unlikely set of results to keep their AFCON hopes alive.

Tunisia, nicknamed the Carthage Eagles, occupies a strong position at the top of the group but faces its own challenges.

A poor result against Madagascar could increase pressure ahead of their crucial final match against Gambia.

Both Gambia and Comoros, trailing closely behind, could leapfrog Tunisia in the standings with favorable outcomes.

Tunisia’s Struggles and Leadership Change

The Carthage Eagles are still reeling from their underwhelming performances last month, including a 1-0 loss to Comoros followed by a 1-1 draw.

Those setbacks not only stalled their momentum but also led to a sharp fall of 11 places in the FIFA rankings. Consequently, head coach Faouzi Benzarti was dismissed just three months after taking charge.

Interim coach Kaïs Yaacoubi now leads the squad, tasked with steadying the team amid mounting pressure.

Yaacoubi and his players must deliver a commanding performance to rebuild confidence and avoid a nervous final-day scenario against Gambia.

Key Points Heading into the Match

For Madagascar, this game represents a final opportunity to salvage pride, while Tunisia must navigate the tension and demonstrate their credentials as group leaders.

Despite their contrasting trajectories, the stakes remain high for both teams as they prepare to face off in Pretoria.