Nigeria secure place in knockout roundAP, RABATVictor Osimhen scored a rare Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goal and Nigeria booked their place in the knockout stage with an ultimately nervy 3-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday. Nigeria almost squandered a three-goal lead as Montassar Talbi pulled a goal back in the 74th minute and Ali Abdi converted a penalty in the 87th. Nigeria were cruising after the break when Lookman set up Wilfred Ndidi for the second goal, then Osimhen set up Lookman in the 67th. Tunisia captain Ferjani Sassi headed just wide in stoppage time and the Nigeria players ultimately showed enough experience to see out the win. Nigeria are assured of its place in the last 16 with a maximum six points in Group C, three ahead of Tunisia, while Tanzania and Uganda have a point each.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2025 17:14 UTC