The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Friday in Morocco.
Nigeria took an early commanding lead through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, putting the team firmly in control. However, Tunisia refused to go quietly, fighting back with strikes from Montassar Talbi and a late penalty from Ali Abdi, making the closing minutes nerve-wracking for Nigerian fans.
Despite the late surge from the North Africans, the Super Eagles held on to claim all three points, leaving the team in a strong position atop Group C with six points after two matches.
The team earned praise for their resilience, with commendations for not only starting the match strongly but also for holding firm under Tunisia’s late comeback, highlighting their mental toughness and determination.
With their place in the knockout stage now secured, the Super Eagles will look to maintain momentum and fine-tune their performance ahead of the final group game. Nigerian fans can breathe a sigh of relief their team is on course, but the journey to AFCON glory continues.
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