The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to surrender in the top-of-the-table Group C clash, and Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi scored to set up a tense finish. Nigeria have six points, Tunisia three, and Tanzania and Uganda one each, with the final round of group matches set for Tuesday. The showdown was the seventh time the Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles had faced each other at an AFCON. Tunisia pulled one goal back with 16 minutes remaining.

Source: Punch December 27, 2025 23:27 UTC