"Ademola Lookman assisted two goals and scored another as Nigeria reached the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win over Tunisia. Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi scored either side of the break before Lookman added a third for the Super Eagles, who have guaranteed a top-two finish in Group C, but goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi set up a nervy finish in Fez."
"Talbi gave Tunisia a lifeline when he converted from Hannibal Mejbri's free-kick, and their hopes of a comeback were increased when Abdi scored from the penalty spot after Osayi-Samuel was penalised for a handball in the 87th minute. Nigeria were pinned within their own half for the majority of the seven additional minutes, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali spilling a cross before Ferhani Sassi headed wide, but they managed to hold on for all three points."
Ademola Lookman assisted two goals and scored one as Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in Fez to reach the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time with a header from Lookman's cross. Wilfred Ndidi headed in a Lookman corner early in the second half, and Lookman finished from Osimhen's cutback to make it 3-0. Tunisia reduced the deficit through Montassar Talbi's free-kick finish and Ali Abdi's 87th-minute penalty after a handball by Bright Osayi-Samuel. Nigeria held on despite sustained pressure late in the match. Tanzania and Uganda drew 1-1 in Group C.
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