"Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory on Saturday, leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. list of 4 itemsend of list 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."
"Tunisia had two chances to level during seven minutes of added time, but a header from captain Ferjani Sassi and a shot by substitute Ismael Gharbi were just off target. 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. Nigeria won three times, and Tunisia once."
"After performing well below par when edging Tanzania in the opening round, Nigeria were a transformed team against Tunisia, dominating the first 30 minutes in the northern city. Osimhen was outstanding, particularly in aerial duels, while Tunisia were forced to constantly defend against the three-time champions. The Galatasaray striker, wearing his trademark mask, headed just over after nine minutes, and came close again soon after as he rose to meet a corner kick."
Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in Fes to become the second team to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt. Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put Nigeria 3-0 ahead before Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi mounted a late Tunisia comeback. Tunisia nearly equalized in seven minutes of added time as Ferjani Sassi and substitute Ismael Gharbi missed close opportunities. Nigeria sit on six points, Tunisia three, and Tanzania and Uganda one each, with the final group matches scheduled for Tuesday.
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