Africa-Press – Mozambique. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who now plays club football for Galatasaray, once again showed his big-game pedigree, firing Nigeria into an early lead against Tunisia in their decisive AFCON 2025 Group C clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco.
Osimhen broke the deadlock in the first half, attacking a well-timed pass into the box before finishing with trademark power and precision to score the tournament’s opener for the Super Eagles.
The goal sent Nigerian fans into celebration, reinforcing the team’s dominance in the group and strengthening their push for a knockout-stage ticket.
However, the 26-year-old forward’s moment of glory quickly turned dramatic.
In the heat of celebration, Osimhen pointed toward a member of the Tunisian technical area, directing a clear gesture at someone on Tunisia’s bench.
The act, interpreted by the match referee as provocative conduct, resulted in an immediate yellow card—his first booking of the game.
Tunisia’s coaching staff appeared visibly unsettled by the gesture, with animated protests from the bench after the booking.
Sources close to the pitch suggested there had been verbal exchanges earlier in the match, adding context to the charged celebration.
In AFCON, yellow cards accumulate, and a suspension at a crucial stage could be costly for a side banking on its talisman.
