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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to face Tunisia in Group C clash in Fès Saturday
The ancient city of Fès in Morocco will host another major moment in African football on December 27, 2025, when Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in a decisive Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Both sides head into the encounter with confidence after winning their opening games. Nigeria battled to a 2–1 victory over Tanzania, showing resilience and determination, while Tunisia produced an assured performance to defeat Uganda 3–1.
With three points already secured by each team, qualification for the Round of 16 is within reach.
The Nigeria-Tunisia rivalry stretches back 64 years and is rich in drama and controversy, featuring pitch walkouts, intense physical battles, and decisive penalty shootouts.
Tunisia’s 1–0 victory over Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2022 AFCON remains a recent reminder of how finely balanced this fixture has become.
On the sidelines, coaches Eric Chelle and Sami Trabelsi, both former internationals, will be determined to outmanoeuvre each other.
Their tactical decisions could prove decisive in a contest expected to be played at high tempo and intensity.
Nigeria will look to their attacking firepower for inspiration, with Victor Osimhen eager to open his tournament goal account.
Ademola Lookman, buoyed by his spectacular strike against Tanzania, and Samuel Chukwueze are expected to provide pace and creativity from wide areas. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will be central to Nigeria’s midfield stability, supported by Alex Iwobi’s playmaking ability, while Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi are likely to anchor the defence.
Tunisia, champions in 2004 and already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will rely on their blend of experience and flair. Captain Ferjani Sassi is expected to dictate proceedings in midfield, with Hannibal Mejbri adding energy and creativity.
Elias Achouri, who scored twice against Uganda, will be one of Tunisia’s main attacking threats, while Ali Maâloul and Dylan Bronn provide defensive assurance.
With history, quality, and tournament stakes converging under the lights in Fès, the Group C clash promises to be an intense and absorbing contest that could shape the path of both teams at AFCON 2025.
Head-to-head overview of Tunisia vs Nigeria in senior men’s football:
Overall Record (All Competitions)
Total matches: 21
Tunisia wins: 7
Nigeria wins: 6
Draws: 8
Goals for Tunisia: 26
Goals for Nigeria: 21
Recent Competitive Results (AFCON)
Nigeria and Tunisia have met 6 times before AFCON 2025.
Nigeria wins: 3
Tunisia wins: 1
Draws: 2
Nigeria goals: 9
Tunisia goals: 5
Notable Meetings
1978 AFCON (Third Place): Nigeria won (Tunisia walked off)
2000 AFCON (Group Stage): Nigeria 4–2 Tunisia
2004 AFCON Semi-finals: 1–1, Tunisia win on penalties
2006 AFCON Quarter-finals: 1–1, Nigeria win on penalties
2019 AFCON (Third Place): Nigeria 1–0 Tunisia
2022 AFCON Round of 16: Tunisia 1–0 Nigeria.
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