Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 - team news, start time and lineups Saturday’s AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C. Who : Nigeria vs Tunisia What : CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where : Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco When : Saturday, December 27, at 9pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow : We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream. Nigeria were left to rue their inability to convert chances in their opening match, and the former champions can ill afford a repeat when they face a resolute Tunisia side in Saturday’s pivotal clash in Fez. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 AFCON 2025: Egypt and South Africa prepare for blockbuster showdown list 2 of 3 Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves list 3 of 3 Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ‘impossible’ to replace, says Amorim Tunisia, by contrast, arrive with momentum and pedigree, having already secured qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup, and underlined their credentials by easing past Uganda to go top of the group on Tuesday. While Nigeria did well to overcome Tanzania and claim Group C’s second spot, they were wasteful in front of goal on several occasions, with star striker Victor Osimhen failing to impact the game in any meaningful way. If the three-time AFCON winners are to harbour hopes of beating Tunisia, they will need their Galatasaray forward to step up and rediscover the form that has made him one of the game’s most feared attackers. Here’s everything you need to know about Nigeria vs Tunisia: What happened in Nigeria’s first match of AFCON 2025? Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 in Tuesday’s campaign opener, thanks to a first-half header from defender Semi Ajayi and a second-half strike from attacking midfielder Ademola Lookman. While the Super Eagles secured all three points, the scoreline flattered Tanzania, with Nigeria wasting several opportunities to extend their lead - margins that often prove decisive in tournament football. What happened in Tunisia’s first match of AFCON 2025? Tunisia also recorded a winning start to their AFCON campaign, easing past Uganda 3-1 in Rabat. Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener, and winger Elias Achouri then scored twice on either side of half-time. The three points surpassed Tunisia’s two-point tally from the AFCON 2023 campaign, in which they suffered a first-round exit. AFCON Group C standings after opening group matches After the first round of matches, Tunisia are on top of Group C with three points, above second-placed Nigeria on goal difference. Tanzania are third, while Uganda are bottom, with both teams having no points. The top two teams from each group, along with the best four third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16. When are Nigeria’s and Tunisia’s final group games? Both teams will finish their group-stage fixtures on Tuesday. A win for either Tanzania or Uganda in the earlier...

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