With goals from Osimhen, Ndidi amd Lookman, the Super Eagles of Nigeria Saturday night defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 3- 2 in a decisive Group C match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco.
Both teams entered the encounter on winning streaks, with Nigeria defeating Tanzania 2‑1 in their opener and Tunisia overcoming Uganda 3‑1, giving the North Africans the top spot in the group.
The match carried high stakes, as victory would nearly secure a berth in the knockout stage for the winner.
Coach Éric Chelle fielded a strong line up blending experience and attacking firepower. Stanley Nwabali guarded the goal, while Bright Osayi‑Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi formed the defensive unit.
The midfield trio of captain Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi provided control and creativity, while Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams spearheaded the attack.
The Super Eagles aimed exploited Tunisia’s defensive gaps, but the goals came mainly through set piece headers by Osimhen and Ndidi before Lookman himself fired the winning goal.
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Ndidi’s leadership in midfield remained crucial for breaking opposition plays and dictating tempo. Tunisia, meanwhile, sought to leverage their early momentum and disciplined structure to maintain their Group C lead.
The match kicked off under intense atmosphere, with both sides testing each other’s strategies and formations.
After the restart, Nigeria tightened their grip on the contest. Captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled the lead in the 50th minute with a well-taken strike, before Ademola Lookman added a third goal in the 67th minute, effectively sealing the contest. By the 74th minute, Nigeria were firmly in control at 3-0, leaving Tunisia struggling to find a response.
The Desert Eagmes later pulled back two goals to salvage their ego as the outcome carried implications not just for group standings but also for confidence heading into the knockout stage.
Fans witnessed a dominant display from the Super Eagles, marked by tactical discipline, clinical finishing, and defensive solidity.
With the group stage nearing completion, Nigeria’s emphatic 3-2 victory reinforces their status as serious continental contenders and places them in a commanding position in Group C, while Tunisia must now regroup ahead of their final fixture as qualification hopes hang in the balance.
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