Following its 2-1 win over Tanzania in the opening Group C match at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria faces Tunisia in its second game, with second-round qualification in sight.
The two nations are not new to each other having met several times over the years. The last time they met was at the 2021 AFCON where the North Africans knocked out the Super Eagles in the round of 16.
In this match, Nigeria will look to get one back over the Carthage Eagles to boost its chances of advancing to the next stage.
Channels Television brings you live updates about Nigeria vs Tunisia in the 2025 AFCON. Thank you for joining us for a blow-by-blow account of the game.
11′ Nigeria Earn First Corner
Lookman delivered the ball from the right, and Osimhen rose to meet it, but his looping header went over the bar once again.
Tunisia have been under pressure and will be hoping to create some chances of their own.
9′ Osimhen Misses Another Chance
Adams collected the ball on the right flank and found Osimhen at the far post. He whipped in a perfect cross, and the striker met it with a well-timed header, but it went just over the crossbar.
Nigeria missed a prime opportunity to take an early lead.
6′ Osimhen’s Effort Goes Over the Bar
The Galatasaray striker, picked up the ball on the right side outside the box. He tried his luck with a shot at goal, but the ball soared high over the crossbar and into the stands.
3′ Both teams are looking to take control of the match from the outset. Nigeria has enjoyed more success off the ball recently and will hope to make it count.
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