Super Eagles Secure Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Tunisia in AFCON 2025
Super Eagles Secure Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Tunisia in AFCON 2025 Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged Tunisia 3-2 in a high-intensity match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The win secures Nigeria’s qualification for the knockout stages and avenges their 2021 AFCON round-of-16 defeat to the Carthage Eagles. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 44th minute with a powerful header from a pinpoint cross by Ademola Lookman, breaking his tournament goal drought and sending Nigeria into the lead at halftime. The second half exploded into action. Captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled the advantage early on with a clinical header from a set piece, before Ademola Lookman sealed what seemed like a comfortable win around the 67th minute with a composed finish after a swift team move involving Alex Iwobi and Osimhen. Tunisia fought back valiantly. Montassar Talbi pulled one back with a header, before a controvers...