What You Need to Know
Nigeria achieved a significant victory against Tunisia, winning 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The match, held at the Grand Fès Stadium, showcased Nigeria’s offensive prowess, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman scoring. Tunisia fought back with two late goals but could not equalize, leaving Nigeria at the top of Group C.
Africa. Nigeria achieved a significant victory against Tunisia, winning 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The match, held at the Grand Fès Stadium, showcased Nigeria’s offensive prowess, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman scoring. Tunisia fought back with two late goals but could not equalize, leaving Nigeria at the top of Group C.
Nigeria entered the match with high concentration and managed to open the scoring before the end of the first half when Victor Osimhen capitalized on a precise pass from Ademola Lookman in the 44th minute, heading the ball into the net with a powerful strike.
At the start of the second half, the “Super Eagles” continued their attacking pressure, adding a second goal in the 50th minute from a corner taken by Lookman, which Wilfred Ndidi converted with a precise header.
Nigeria dominated the game and extended their lead with a third goal in the 67th minute, scored by Ademola Lookman after a crucial assist from Osimhen, showcasing the great synergy among the attacking players.
Despite trailing, Tunisia responded positively, narrowing the gap in the 74th minute through Montassar Talbi after a pass from Hannibal Mejbri. The “Carthage Eagles” continued their efforts, adding a second goal in the 87th minute from a successfully converted penalty by Ali Al-Abdi.
With this victory, Nigeria increased their points to six, topping Group C and securing their qualification for the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Tunisia remained at three points in second place ahead of the decisive round.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a biennial football championship organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It features national teams from across Africa competing for the title, with Nigeria and Tunisia being two of the tournament’s most successful teams. Historically, Nigeria has won the tournament three times, while Tunisia has claimed the title once, making their encounters highly competitive and significant in African football history.
