AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Face Tunisia in Crucial Group C Clash

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia meet tonight in a pivotal Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with both teams aiming to assert control in a tightly contested group following wins in their opening fixtures.

Nigeria enters the match after a 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. Semi Ajayi headed home a first-half opener, with Ademola Lookman doubling the lead in the second half. Despite the win, the Super Eagles missed several clear opportunities that could have produced a more commanding scoreline.

Tunisia also started strong, defeating Uganda 3-1 in Rabat. Ellyes Skhiri opened the scoring with an early header, followed by two strikes from winger Elias Achouri, delivering a confident performance. That win already surpasses Tunisia’s points tally from the previous tournament, where they exited at the group stage.

After the opening round, Tunisia leads Group C on goal difference, level on three points with Nigeria. Tanzania occupies third place, while Uganda remains at the bottom without a point. With the top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides advancing to the Round of 16, tonight’s match could be decisive for both sides.

Nigeria Starting XI (4-1-2-1-2)

Stanley Nwabali (GK); Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi; Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi; Ademola Lookman; Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams

Nigeria Substitutes: Francis Uzoho, Zaidu Sanusi, Olisa Ndah Igoh, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Moses Simon, Adebayo Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Paul Onuachu, Chidozie Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Elijah Akinsanmiro, Rofiat Alebiosu, T. N.

Tunisia Starting XI (4-3-3)

Aymen Dahmen (GK); Dylan Bronn, Youssef Valery, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi; Ellyes Skhiri, Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane; Elias Achouri, Hannibal Mejbri, Hamza Mastouri

Tunisia Substitutes: N. Farhati, Yassine Meriah, E. Saad, I. Gharbi, Ali Maâloul, Mohamed Ben Ali, H. Mahmoud, F. Chaouat, M. Ben Ouanes, B. Ben Said, Naim Sliti, A. Arous, H. Tka, S. Tounekti, S. Jaziri

Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m., with both teams aware that a victory will put them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.