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Nigeria's forward Victor Osimhen (R) celebrates his goal with Bright Osayi-Samuel during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vs Tunisia at Fez Stadium in Morocco on December 27, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP]
Victor Osimhen produced a commanding display as Nigeria became the second team to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage following a tense 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Fes on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
The Super Eagles appeared to be cruising after racing into a three-goal lead through Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman in a dominant Group C encounter. However, a late Tunisian fightback ensured a nervy finish as Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi struck to put pressure on Nigeria deep into stoppage time.
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