Friendly: Morocco-Tunisia clash takes on a serious tone

The friendly match between Morocco and Tunisia, scheduled for June 7, 2025, and initially meant to be a festive encounter between two neighboring countries, is quickly taking on a whole new dimension after some headline-grabbing statements from the Tunisian side.

A high-stakes Maghreb derby

Originally set up as a simple warm-up match, the duel between Morocco and Tunisia has turned much more serious. Tunisian captain Ferjani Sassi declared: "They see this as a festive match to inaugurate their new stadium. For us, it's a matter of honor. We're going to beat them on their own turf, in front of their fans." This statement sparked strong reactions, especially in Morocco, where many pointed out that the stadium in question is not new, but merely renovated.

Zied Jaziri, former Tunisian international, also fanned the flames by stating, "Morocco will try to beat us because we've always dominated them." These words were seen as further provocation, raising the stakes for this showdown.

Head-to-head history

The two teams have faced off 46 times, with 14 wins for Morocco, 8 for Tunisia, and 24 draws. Their last encounter was in November 2018, when Morocco clinched a 1-0 victory in Radès. Tunisia's most recent win dates back to January 2012, during the Africa Cup of Nations, with a 2-1 result.

Moroccan fans demand a statement performance

On social media, Moroccan supporters are urging Walid Regragui to take this match very seriously, warning that even a minor slip—even in a friendly—would be poorly received. For us, the viewers, that's great news: we're set for a fiery showdown between two proud footballing nations.

Rafik Zoghlami |

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Rafik Zoghlami is the Editor-in-Chief of Foot-Africa.com, with over 13 years of experience creating and managing sports content.