Nigeria secured a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia in an entertaining encounter that saw end-to-end action, missed chances, and late drama.
The Super Eagles started the match on the front foot, creating several clear opportunities in the opening stages.
Victor Osimhen was at the heart of Nigeria’s attacking play but endured a frustrating spell in front of goal, missing a number of chances before finally breaking the deadlock, the Napoli striker rose highest to meet a well-delivered cross, nodding home a powerful header to give Nigeria a deserved lead.
Nigeria doubled their advantage soon after through Wilfred Ndidi, who also found the net with a header. The midfielder timed his run perfectly and connected cleanly to extend Nigeria’s control of the game and pile pressure on the North Africans.
The Super Eagles made it 3–0 within the 18-yard box when Ademola Lookman struck with precision, finishing calmly after sustained attacking pressure.
The goal appeared to put Nigeria firmly in command of the contest.
However, Tunisia mounted a spirited fightback, pulled one goal back with a header, taking advantage of a lapse in Nigeria’s defensive organisation.
Moments later, the Carthage Eagles were awarded a penalty, which they converted confidently to reduce the deficit to a single goal and set up a tense finish.
Despite Tunisia’s late surge, Nigeria held on to seal the 3–2 win, showcasing both their attacking quality and resilience under pressure. The victory underlined the Super Eagles’ offensive threat, while also highlighting areas to tighten defensively ahead of future fixtures.
