Nigeria’s Super Eagles have sealed their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after defeating Tunisia 3-2 in Morocco on Saturday.
The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the team’s qualification from Group C.
Osimhen opened the scoring in the 44th minute, heading in a precise cross from Lookman just before halftime. Ndidi, the team captain, doubled the lead in the 50th minute, again assisted by Lookman. Lookman then added a third goal in the 70th minute, with Osimhen providing the assist.
Tunisia fought back late, with Talbi scoring in the 74th minute and Abdi converting a penalty in the 87th minute following a handball by Bright Osayi-Samuel, but it was not enough to stop Nigeria from sealing the win.
The Super Eagles began their tournament with a 2-1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday and knew that three points against the Carthage Eagles would put them in control of Group C. Tunisia, who had thrashed Uganda 3-0 in their opening match, were also eager to qualify.
Nigeria now advance to face Uganda in the Round of 16 on Tuesday at 5 p.m., with hopes high for continued success in the tournament.
