Super Eagles Target Tunisia Revenge in Crucial Group C Clash

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face familiar rivals Tunisia on Saturday in a decisive Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams pushing for early qualification to the knockout stage.

• The fixture revives memories of the 2021 AFCON, where Tunisia stunned Nigeria 1–0 in the round of 16 despite the Super Eagles’ perfect group-stage run.
• Both sides have started AFCON 2025 with wins, but Tunisia top the group on goal difference after a 3–1 victory over Uganda.
• Nigeria sit close behind following a 2–1 win against Tanzania, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman.

Head-to-head history slightly favours Nigeria at AFCON, with three wins to Tunisia’s one, while two encounters were settled by penalties. Overall, the teams have met 21 times across competitions, producing six Nigerian wins, five Tunisian victories and several draws.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says his side is improving and sees the game as a chance to correct past mistakes, describing Tunisia as a strong, organised opponent. Tunisia coach Samy Trabelsi acknowledges Nigeria’s attacking and defensive quality but insists his team has studied their weaknesses.

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• Nigeria have no injury concerns and are expected to retain the lineup that beat Tanzania.
• Tunisia have also received a boost, with Hazem Mastouri declared fit after earlier doubts.

Match details:
• Fixture: Nigeria vs Tunisia
• Competition: AFCON 2025
• Venue: Fez Stadium, Morocco
• Kickoff: Saturday, December 27, 9:00 pm (WAT)

A win for either side would put them in a strong position to reach the knockout rounds, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in Fez.