Tunisia coach reacts after narrow loss to Nigeria
Sami Trabelsi, head coach of Tunisia, reflected on his team's narrow 3–2 defeat to Nigeria in a dramatic Group C match at AFCON 2020 in Morocco. Despite falling three goals behind, Tunisia mounted a strong comeback but ultimately fell short. Trabelsi expressed both frustration over the loss and pride in his players’ spirited performance. He highlighted the team’s resilience and their ability to compete at a high level.
Match highlights
- Sami Trabelsi admitted the defeat was painful, especially after Tunisia nearly completed a comeback.
- Nigeria took a 3–0 lead with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman.
- Tunisia’s resurgence began in the 75th minute with a header from Montassar Talbi and a penalty by Ali Abdi.
- Trabelsi praised his players for their response and high-level performance during the final 30 minutes.
- Tunisia remain second in the group and must secure qualification in their next match against Tanzania.
