Summary
Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-2 win against Tunisia. Victor Osimhen and teammates helped secure the victory, but Tunisia made it a close match with two late goals.
Key Facts
- Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations to reach the knockout stage.
- Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman scored for Nigeria.
- Tunisia scored two late goals through Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi.
- Nigeria has six points, leading Group C; Tunisia has three points.
- The match between Nigeria and Tunisia was the seventh AFCON meeting between the teams.
- Nigeria led 3-0 at one point before Tunisia's late comeback attempt.
- Victor Osimhen's goal opened the score after 44 minutes.
- Tunisia scored their second goal from a penalty after a video review confirmed a handball.
