AFCON 2025: Super Eagles thrash Tunisia 3-2 to qualify for Round of 16

Nigerianeye | 28-12-2025 11:52am |

Nigeria has qualified for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night.The Super Eagles began their tournament with a narrow 2-1win over Tanzania on Tuesday.And they came into this game knowing that three pointsagainst the Carthage Eagles would put them in control of Group C.The North Africans had thrashed Uganda 3-0 in their openingfixture and were also keen to qualify.But Victor Osimhen headed Nigeria into the lead before thebreak, before goals from Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put Eric Chelle’smen in firm control.Tunisia pulled one back through Montassar Talbi, before alate penalty was converted by Ali Al-Abdi.The result means Nigeria has six points from two matches,while Tunisia remains second with three points.

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