Mali vs Tunisia (1–1, Mali Win on Penalties): A Familiar Audience Pattern in Tunisia

A tense match decided on penalties, and once again, a well-known audience dynamic clearly visible on Tunisian TV screens.
While the outcome on the pitch kept fans on edge until the very end, audience data confirms a pattern that has become increasingly consistent throughout AFCON 2025.

What the AUDIMATIC Public Dashboard shows (Tunisia)
Full-day viewing trends
Across the entire day, the same three channels dominated TV viewing in Tunisia — both among all channels and national channels — confirming a stable hierarchy observed over recent match days:

  • Tunisia 2

– 11.73% audience share among all channels
– 29.13% among national channels

  • Tunisia 1

– 8.08% among all channels
– 20.08% among national channels

  • Nessma Ejdida

– 7.70% among all channels
– 19.12% among national channels

These three broadcasters remained firmly positioned at the top throughout the day, reflecting strong viewer loyalty beyond match moments.

During the match

  • Among all national and international channels, ENTV briefly took the lead, reaching a peak audience share of 20.24%
  • Among national channels, leadership remained shared between Tunisia 2Tunisia 1, and Nessma Ejdida, with audience shares shifting throughout the match and no single channel clearly dominating from start to finish

Key takeaway
This match once again illustrates how live football intensifies competition between broadcasters:

  • International channels may capture short-term peaks during decisive moments
  • National broadcasters remain the backbone of audience loyalty, sustaining strong positions across the entire day

A clear example of how AFCON matches reshape viewing dynamics — not just at kickoff, but well beyond the final whistle.

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