Nigeria Edges Tunisia 3-2 in Thrilling AFCON Encounter
Ismaila sanni
Posted On December 28, 2025
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In a heart-stopping match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Tunisia's Carthage Eagles, keeping their AFCON 2025 campaign alive.
The match was a tale of two halves, with Nigeria dominating the first half but Tunisia mounting a stunning comeback in the second. The Super Eagles took an early lead, courtesy of a first-half goal, but the Tunisians equalized and took the lead in the second half, scoring twice.
However, Nigeria's determination and resilience ultimately paid off, as they scored two late goals to snatch a dramatic win. Victor Osimhen was Nigeria's talisman, although he had several goal-scoring opportunities, including a disallowed goal and a header that went just over the crossbar.
First Half: Nigeria's Dominance
Nigeria started strongly, with Osimhen testing Tunisia's goalkeeper early on. The Super Eagles enjoyed more possession and created several chances, but Tunisia's defense held firm until the breakthrough came.
Second Half: Tunisia's Comeback
Tunisia came out firing in the second half, scoring two goals to take the lead. However, Nigeria refused to give up, pushing hard for an equalizer.
Late Drama
In the dying minutes of the game, Nigeria scored two goals to turn the game on its head, securing a memorable 3-2 win. This victory gives Nigeria a boost in their quest for AFCON glory, while Tunisia will be left disappointed after a spirited performance.
The win sees Nigeria move up in the Group C standings, setting up an intriguing clash with other teams in the group. With their next match looming, the Super Eagles will be looking to build on this momentum and make a deep run in the tournament.
Match Statistics
- Nigeria: 3 goals, 1 goal conceded in the first half, 2 conceded in the second half
- Tunisia: 2 goals, 1 goal conceded in the first half, 2 goals conceded in the second half
- Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fez, Morocco
- Attendance: 45,000 capacity stadium
This thrilling encounter will be remembered for a long time, and Nigeria will be hoping to build on this momentum as the tournament progresses
