How Nigeria held off late Tunisia charge to book place in AFCON 2025 knockouts
“Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 in a dramatic Group C clash against Tunisia at AFCON 2025. Having squandered a string of early chances, Victor Osimhen opened his account at the tournament by heading Ademola Lookman‘s cross into the bottom corner. The Atalanta winger got his second assist within five minutes of the restart as his inswinging corner was headed in by captain Wilfred Ndidi. Lookman then added the third goal, finishing off the post from Osimhen’s unselfish assist. But Nigeria made life hard for themselves and Tunisia found a route back into the game when Montassar Talbi headed into the bottom corner. A controversial penalty, converted by Ali Abdi, set up a nervy finish but Eric Chelle’s men held on for their second win of the tournament. Nigeria have confirmed their place as Group C winners — they will face one of the third-place teams in the last 16. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
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