Adedokun Waliyu 
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday night.
The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the team’s qualification from their group.
Osimhen opened th scoring in the 44th minute, connecting with a precise cross from Lookman just before halftime.
Ndidi, the team captain, doubled the lead shortly after the break in the 50th minute, again assisted by Lookman.
Lookman added a third goal for the Super Eagles in the 70th minute with Osimhen providing the assist.
Tunisia fought back late in the game, with Talbi scoring in the 74th minute, and Abdi converting a penalty in the 87th minute following a handball by Bright Osayi-Samuel, but it was not enough to prevent Nigeria from sealing the win.
With this result, the Super Eagles now advance to face Uganda in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, with hopes high for continued success in the tournament.
