AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Vs Tunisia Starting Eleven

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia face off tonight in a decisive Group C clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with both sides chasing control of a tightly balanced group after winning their opening matches.

The Super Eagles come into the fixture following a 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. Semi Ajayi powered home a first-half header before Ademola Lookman added a second after the break. While Nigeria claimed maximum points, the scoreline failed to reflect their dominance, as several clear chances went begging.

Tunisia also enjoyed a winning start, brushing aside Uganda 3-1 in Rabat. Ellyes Skhiri set the tone with an early header before winger Elias Achouri struck twice to complete a confident display. That result already surpasses Tunisia’s points return from the previous tournament, where they exited at the group stage.

After the first round of games, Tunisia lead Group C on goal difference with three points, level with Nigeria. Tanzania sit third, while Uganda remain bottom, both without a point. With the top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides advancing to the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, tonight’s encounter could prove decisive.

Nigeria starting eleven (4-1-2-1-2)

Stanley Nwabali (GK); Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi; Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi; Ademola Lookman; Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams.

Nigeria substitutes: Francis Uzoho, Zaidu Sanusi, Olisa Ndah Igoh, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Moses Simon, Adebayo Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Paul Onuachu, Chidozie Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Elijah Akinsanmiro, Rofiat Alebiosu, T. N.

Tunisia starting eleven (4-3-3)

Aymen Dahmen (GK); Dylan Bronn, Youssef Valery, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi; Ellyes Skhiri, Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane; Elias Achouri, Hannibal Mejbri, Hamza Mastouri.

Tunisia substitutes: N. Farhati, Yassine Meriah, E. Saad, I. Gharbi, Ali Maâloul, Mohamed Ben Ali, H. Mahmoud, F. Chaouat, M. Ben Ouanes, B. Ben Said, Naim Sliti, A. Arous, H. Tka, S. Tounekti, S. Jaziri.

Kick-off is set for 9.00 pm, with Nigeria and Tunisia fully aware that another win would put them firmly on course for the knockout rounds.