Nigeria continued their impressive start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding victory over Tunisia on Saturday night, putting one foot firmly in the Round of 16.

Fresh from a 2–1 opening win against Tanzania, the Super Eagles showed maturity and confidence as they subdued a highly rated Tunisian side at the Fez Stadium in Fes, Morocco. With kickoff at 9 pm WAT, Eric Chelle’s men knew another victory would almost guarantee early qualification — and they delivered in style.

After weathering a few early chances, Nigeria struck first through Victor Osimhen, whose bullet header in the first half underlined his importance to the team. The goal settled the Eagles and silenced the Carthage Eagles, who had earlier thrashed Uganda 3–0 in their opener.

At halftime, Nigeria held a deserved 1–0 lead, but they were far from done. The Super Eagles returned with greater intensity, and captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled the advantage in the second half with a powerful header, making it 2–0 and effectively sealing the contest.

The Nigerian starting XI featured Stanley Nwabali in goal, with Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, and Bruno Onyemaechi forming a solid back line. Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi controlled the midfield, while Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, and Osimhen led the attack.

Opinion: A Performance That Sends a Message

This was more than just a win — it was a statement. Beating Tunisia, one of North Africa’s most disciplined and technically sound teams, in such convincing fashion speaks volumes about Nigeria’s growing confidence and tactical balance under Eric Chelle.

Osimhen’s leadership up front and Ndidi’s authority in midfield showed why experience still matters at this level, while the team’s overall composure suggested a side that understands what it takes to go deep in the tournament. Most encouraging was Nigeria’s ability to control the game after scoring, a quality that has often been questioned in the past.

If the Super Eagles maintain this level of focus and intensity, they will not only qualify early but also emerge as genuine contenders for the AFCON crown. For Nigerian fans, this performance offers renewed belief — and a reminder that when the Eagles click, few teams on the continent can stand in their way.