Episode
Match of the Day: 24th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v Rwanda
Overview
The opening group A match of the 23rd competition sees the hosts face the infamous giant-slayers Rwanda at the Rades Stadium, Tunis.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 40
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 2004-01-24
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
24th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v Rwanda is Episode 26 in Season 2003/04 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2004-01-24. The runtime is 80 min.
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