By RismadarVoice Media
December 26, 2026
The ancient Moroccan city of Fès will provide the stage for another captivating chapter in African football history on December 27, 2025, as Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in a pivotal Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Both teams head into the clash brimming with confidence after claiming maximum points in their opening fixtures.
Nigeria edged Tanzania 2–1 in a hard-fought contest, while Tunisia produced a commanding display to defeat Uganda 3–1.
With qualification for the Round of 16 already within reach, the match is widely viewed as an early battle for supremacy in the group.
The Nigeria – Tunisia rivalry, spanning 64 years, is one of AFCON’s most storied fixtures, marked by drama, physical duels, pitch walkouts, and decisive penalty shootouts.
Tunisia’s narrow 1–0 victory over Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2022 AFCON remains a recent reminder of how finely balanced this contest has become.
On the touchline, former internationals Eric Chelle (Nigeria) and Sami Trabelsi (Tunisia) will be locked in a tactical duel, with their strategic decisions expected to shape the tempo and outcome of a match likely to be played at high intensity.
Nigeria will look to their attacking firepower for inspiration, with Victor Osimhen eager to open his goal account at the tournament.
Ademola Lookman, fresh from a spectacular strike against Tanzania, and Samuel Chukwueze are expected to provide pace and creativity from the flanks.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi will anchor the midfield alongside Alex Iwobi, while Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi are tipped to marshal the defence.
Tunisia, AFCON champions in 2004 and already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boast a blend of experience and flair.
Captain Ferjani Sassi is expected to control proceedings in midfield, with Hannibal Mejbri supplying energy and creativity.
Elias Achouri, who scored twice against Uganda, poses a major attacking threat, while Ali Maâloul and Dylan Bronn provide defensive solidity.
With history, quality, and tournament stakes converging under the lights in Fès, the Group C showdown promises to be an intense and absorbing contest that could significantly shape the paths of both teams at AFCON 2025.
Tunisia vs Nigeria: Head-to-Head (Senior Men’s Football)
Overall Record (All Competitions)
Matches played: 21
Tunisia wins: 7
Nigeria wins: 6
Draws: 8
Nigeria goals: 21
Tunisia goals: 19
AFCON Meetings (Before 2025)
Matches: 6
Nigeria wins: 3
Tunisia wins: 1
Draws: 2
Nigeria goals: 9
Tunisia goals: 5
Notable Encounters:
•1978 AFCON (Third Place): Nigeria win (Tunisia walk-off)
•2000 AFCON (Group Stage): Nigeria 4–2 Tunisia
•2004 AFCON (Semi-final): 1–1, Tunisia win on penalties
•2006 AFCON (Quarter-final): 1–1, Nigeria win on penalties
•2019 AFCON (Third Place): Nigeria 1–0 Tunisia
•2022 AFCON (Round of 16): Tunisia 1–0 Nigeria
