28/12/2025
AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Ndidi, Lookman Lead Super Eagles Of Nigeria Past Tunisia Into Round Of 16
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked an early place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Tunisia 3-2 in a Group encounter on Tuesday night, December 27.
Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put the Super Eagles firmly in control before a late Tunisian rally made for a tense finish. The victory leaves Nigeria with a perfect record after two matches and confirms qualification with a game to spare.
Osimhen opened the scoring just before the break, reacting quickest inside the box to steer Nigeria in front in the 44th minute, thanks to an assist from Lookman. The goal settled the West Africans, who returned from the interval with renewed authority.
Five minutes after the restart, Ndidi doubled the advantage with a well-taken header from a cross as he recorded his first goal for the Super Eagles.
Tunisia struggled to contain the tempo and were punished again in the 67th minute when Lookman capped a sweeping move with a composed strike following an assist from Osimhen to make it 3-0.
Tunisia, however, refused to fold. Montassar Talbi pulled one back in the 74th minute, sparking belief among the Carthage Eagles. That belief grew late on when Ali Abdi converted from the penalty spot in the 87th minute to reduce the deficit to a single goal.
Despite the late scare, Nigeria held their nerve through the closing moments to seal a win that keeps them top of Group C with six points from two matches. Tunisia remain second on three points, while Tanzania and Uganda trail behind.
The result means Nigeria can approach their final group game against Uganda with confidence, knowing progression is already assured. For Tunisia, the pressure now shifts to their last group stage fixture which is against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 30
