Lookman and Osimhen lead Super Eagles to round of 16 after tense win
Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen played key roles as Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 to secure a spot in the Round of 16. The Super Eagles' victory marked their first win against Tunisia in three meetings and extended their strong group-stage record at AFCON finals. Lookman contributed two assists and scored once, while Wilfred Ndidi netted his first goal for Nigeria. The match featured five goals, the highest in a single game at the ongoing tournament in Morocco.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman scored to send Nigeria into the Round of 16 after a 3-2 win over Tunisia.
- Lookman was involved in all three goals, providing two assists and scoring the third in a standout performance.
- Ndidi headed in his first-ever goal for Nigeria, while Osimhen ended his AFCON goal drought with a first-half header.
- Tunisia scored twice in the second half, including a late penalty by Ali Abdi, but Nigeria held on for the win.
- Nigeria now tops Group C and will face Uganda in their final group game, while Tunisia remains second ahead of their match against Tanzania.
