Nigeria faced Tunisia in its second game, with the prospect of second-round qualification, after defeating Tanzania 2-1 in the opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman’s goals secured their team’s 3-2 victory over Tunisia and passage to the round of 16 elimination.
The 2025 AFCON between Nigeria and Tunisia was broadcast live on Channels Television. Thank you for joining us for a game-by-blow overview.
87′ GOAL! Abdi scores for Tunisia at 3-2.
Tunisia is one goal away from drawing level when Abdi kicks the ball into the top-right corner of the goal from the penalty spot. Tunisia was given a penalty by the referee after the ball was handled in the penalty area.
75′ GOAL! Nigeria wins 3-1 in Gujarat.
Mejbri sent the ball into the box after Tunisia won a free kick on the left.
Gharbi directed the ball toward the far post after it reached him. Nwabali was sent into the net after the deflection went wrong.
67′ GOAL! Lookman Scores: Tunisia 3-0, Nigeria
In Fez, Nigeria are undisputed leaders. Iwobi threads a fine pass to Osimhen to the right, which is the result of a well-executed team move.
Osimhen hurries into the box and swayes to Lookman to the left. Lookman makes a short movement toward the left post before deflecting the ball into the net with plenty of room.
50′ GOAL! Nigeria defeated Tunisia 2-0.
A left-handed Nigerian corner was won. Lookman headed the ball into the net, where it was found by Ndidi, who slammed it deftly past Dahmen.
Ndidi’s first international goal came right away, and his teammates immediately surrounded him. Nigeria appears to be on a strong course to make it to Round 16
46 Second half is underway.
Tunisia 1-0 at half-time.
44′ GOAL! Tunisia vs. Nigeria: Osimhen gives them the lead with a score of 1-0.
Victor Osimhen finally ends his AFCON 2025 goal drought!
A stunning cross from Lookman to the left made the connection between the Galatasaray striker. Osimhen perfectly timed his run, heading past Dahmen at the far post.
As teammates embraced him in joy, he immediately ran out and celebrated. Nigeria deserved the victory, and it will approach the break with confidence.
Tunisia is 36′ Growing into the Match
The North Africans are beginning to assert themselves after a quiet first 30 minutes.
On the right edge of the box, Abdi sends a ball over the top to Mastouri, who then attempts a chip into the danger area, but the ball misses for a left-side corner.
Mejbri gives the corner from the left, but Osimhen makes a head-but-forgett.
Tunisia’s 32nd Team Earns Their First Corner
Mejbri delivers a corner from the right, demonstrating their first real attacking intent. As the ball bounces around the box, Osimhen rises to meet it with a header.
Abdi fires a shot over the crossbar after the ball eventually falls to him outside the box to the right.
Another Corner: Another Corner for Nigeria at 28′
From the right, Lookman floated the ball in. Iwobi attempted to redirect the ball, but it was eventually cleared after Osimhen got a touch while positioned at the far post.
Osimhen’s goal at 17′ is flagged as offside.
Before entering the box, Lookman made a run to the right of center and fired his way to the goal.
Osimhen perfectly timed his run by sliding the ball past the goalkeeper after Dahmen rebounded.
The referee immediately flagged Osimhen for offside and gave him the goal, but the ball hit the back of the net. The striker has allowed the fifth goal in the tournament without an exception.
11′ Nigeria Wins First Corner
Osimhen rose up to meet the ball, which Lookman delivered from the right, but his angled header once more fell over the bar.
Tunisia have been under pressure, and they will be hoping to improve.
Osimhen misses another chance, 9′.
On the right flank, Adams gathered the ball and headed to Osimhen’s far post. A well-timed header from the striker was well received, but it went just over the crossbar.
Nigeria lacked a prime opportunity to take the lead early.
Osimhen’s 6′ effort crosses the bar.
The striker for Galatasaray picked up the ball outside the box on the right. The ball soared high over the crossbar and into the stands as he attempted to score it.
Source: Channels TV
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