Sassi: Tunisia Ready to Go All Out Against Super Eagles in Group C Showdown

Tunisia captain Ferjani Sassi has made it clear that the Carthage Eagles are targeting nothing less than maximum points when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their highly anticipated Group C clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The North Africans currently sit top of the group on goal difference after an impressive 3–1 victory over Uganda in their opening match. A win against Nigeria would significantly boost their chances of finishing first in the group and securing a more favourable route in the knockout stage.

Speaking ahead of Saturday’s encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Sassi described the fixture as a decisive moment in the group.

“I think it will be a really good game and like I said we are confident because this could be the final of the group stage. We want to finish first and hopefully tomorrow we will do well,” he told reporters.

While Tunisia hold the early advantage, history slightly favours Nigeria. The Super Eagles boast a stronger head-to-head record at the Africa Cup of Nations, recording four wins and two defeats against the Carthage Eagles — a statistic that underlines how tightly contested this rivalry has been over the years.

The clash has already been tagged as one of the standout fixtures of the group stage, with both sides tied on three points and keen to assert dominance early in the tournament.

Opinion: Sassi’s comments reflect a confident Tunisia side that believes momentum is on their side, but games like this are rarely decided by form alone. Nigeria’s pedigree, experience and attacking depth make them a dangerous opponent, especially when they are written off. This fixture has all the ingredients of a classic AFCON battle — tactical discipline, emotional intensity and fine margins. While Tunisia are right to aim for top spot, the Super Eagles have shown time and again that they thrive in high-pressure encounters. For fans, this match promises drama, quality football and a potential early statement from whoever emerges victorious.