Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3–2 to Seal AFCON Round of 16 Spot

Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3–2 to Seal AFCON Round of 16 Spot

Sports

December 29, 2025

Nigeria super Eagles booked an early place in the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia in Fès at the weekend.

‎The Super Eagles dominated for long spells, racing into a 3–0 lead through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman.

‎Tunisia mounted a late comeback with two  goals while Nigeria held firm to claim maximum points, move top of the group with six points, and turn attention to Tuesday’s clash with Uganda.

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