Nigeria and Tunisia face off at Fez Stadium in a highly anticipated Group C battle to determine who will take control of the path to the AFCON knockout rounds.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia are set to clash on Saturday evening at the Fez Stadium, with both sides vying for supremacy in AFCON 2025 Group C.
Tunisia currently occupies the top spot following a clinical 3-1 victory over Uganda, while Nigeria sits closely behind in second place after a 2-1 win against Tanzania.
This encounter marks a pivotal moment for both nations’ knockout stage ambitions.
Nigeria enters the match seeking more ruthlessness after failing to convert several clear chances in their opener.
Despite dominating possession, Eric Chelle’s men relied on goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman to secure the points.
Historically, the Super Eagles have been strong in the group stages, winning six of their last seven such fixtures, and are looking to re-establish themselves as primary tournament favorites with a decisive performance against North African opposition.
Tunisia, meanwhile, has hit a vein of form, ending a previous four-game winless group-stage drought with their recent triumph.
Led by winger Elias Achouri, who already has two goals to his name, the Carthage Eagles are on a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
They also hold a psychological edge over the West Africans, having lost only one of their last eight meetings, including a knockout victory in the 2021 edition of the tournament.
Team news indicates a clean bill of health for both squads. Nigeria is expected to field a 4-4-2 diamond featuring Victor Osimhen and Lookman up front, supported by the creative efforts of Alex Iwobi.
Tunisia will likely maintain their 4-3-3 shape with Hazem Mastouri leading the attack. Given the evenly matched quality and recent history, many experts predict a tightly contested affair, suggesting a “1-1” draw as both teams prioritize tactical discipline.