Nigeria and Tunisia will face off in a sold-out Fez Stadium for a high-stakes AFCON group match that will likely decide who advances as the top seed from Group C.
Tickets for Nigeria’s critical Africa Cup of Nations group-stage encounter against Tunisia have officially sold out, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere at the 40,000-capacity Fez Stadium.
This development follows concerns over low tournament attendances, with Nigeria’s opening victory against Tanzania drawing only 11,444 fans.
Information from CAF’s official platform confirmed all three ticket categories were fully booked, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that could determine the leadership of Group C.
The clash carries immense weight as both teams currently sit level on three points following opening-round wins.
Nigeria secured a 2–1 victory over Tanzania, while Tunisia recorded a dominant 3–1 win against Uganda.
Regarding the crowd’s potential influence, ESPN journalist Colin Udoh questioned on social media: “Could that be the Tunisia fans making the short flight over to support the Carthage Eagles? Or just Moroccans in love with the Super Eagles?”
On-field expectations remain high despite Nigeria’s winning start, with pundits calling for an improved performance against a disciplined Tunisian side.
Former striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni emphasized the difficulty of the task after watching the opener, stating: “We were lucky today [against Tanzania].
When you look at Tanzania, they had chances to kill the game and we were lucky to get away with it. Hopefully against Tunisia it’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be a tough one.”