US EditionNigeria/Tunisia: Afcon 2025 - Six Key Takeaways From Nigeria's Narrow Win Against Tunisia
Nigeria secured a knockout phase spot with a 3-2 win over Tunisia, scoring three goals against them for the first time since 2013, maintaining a perfect group stage record.
- On Saturday at the Fez stadium, Nigeria Super Eagles beat Tunisia Carthage Eagles 3-2 in their Group C AFCON match.
- After a dominant opening spell, Nigeria dominated the first 30 minutes, creating multiple chances as Victor Osimhen excelled in aerial duels while Tunisia were forced to defend.
- Ndidi's header five minutes after the restart gave Nigeria a 2-0 lead with his first international goal, followed by Ademola Lookman's counter finish on 67 minutes after Victor Osimhen's opener on 44 minutes.
- With the win, Nigeria secures progression to the AFCON knockout stage as the second qualifiers after Egypt, and will face Uganda on Tuesday.
- Despite a late surge from Tunisia, Montassar Talbi's 74-minute header and Ali Abdi's 87-minute penalty plus chances during seven minutes of added time fell short as Nigeria became the first side to score three goals against Tunisia at AFCON since Ivory Coast in 2013.
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The Nigerian national football team defeated Tunisia 3-2 in the second round of Group C of the African Nations Championship and secured a place in the last 16 as the second team.
AFCON: Ademola Lookman sends message to Nigerians after Super Eagles 3-2 win over Tunisia
Super Eagles attacker, Ademola Lookman, has sent a message to Nigerian fans following their 3-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday night. Lookman provided two assists and netted one to earn himself the Man of the Match in the 3-2 win over the Carthage Eagles. Nigeria has made it to the round of sixteen with the win and will play Uganda in a game that is no longer of much importance to the team. Lookman has been outstanding so far in the competition, h…
The Nigerian national football team advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations tonight, after defeating Tunisia 3-2 in Fes, in the second round match of Group C.
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