Nigeria and Tunisia resume their long-standing rivalry this Saturday in Fès, with the Super Eagles looking to build on a winning start against a North African side that has frequently proved their undoing on the big stage.
After a narrow 2-1 victory over Tanzania on the opening day, Nigeria enters this pivotal Group C clash as a team searching for offensive clinicality to match their defensive resilience.
For the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, who dominated Uganda 3-1 in their opener, the goal is to secure early qualification and maintain their psychological edge over the West African giants.
Match details: Time and Venue
The encounter is the marquee fixture of the Group C second-round schedule, taking place in the historic city of Fès as the tournament’s intensity moves into a higher gear.
- Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT (21:00 local time)
- Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès
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How to watch the game globally
The 2025 edition of AFCON continues its record-breaking broadcast reach. Fans can follow the “Battle of the Eagles” through these primary providers:
- UK: Channel 4 (Free-to-air) and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
- USA & Canada: beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español; streaming via Fubo and Fanatiz.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport (English/Portuguese) and Canal+ Afrique (French).
- North Africa & MENA: beIN SPORTS MENA.
- South Africa: SABC and the SABC+ app.
- Australia & NZ: beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Team news
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is expected to stick with the core of the side that overcame Tanzania, though he will be demanding more from his star-studded frontline. Victor Osimhen, who was frustrated by the woodwork and a goal-line clearance in the opener, remains the focal point of the attack. Ademola Lookman, fresh off his match-winning heroics on Tuesday, will likely start in a free-roaming role, while Wilfred Ndidi anchors a midfield that must contend with Tunisia’s technical superiority.
Tunisia, led by Sami Trabelsi, received a major boost after striker Hazem Mastouri was cleared to play following a heavy knock against Uganda. The Carthage Eagles will look to Elias Achouri, who netted a brace in Matchday 1, to exploit any gaps in the Nigerian backline. Captain Ferjani Sassi remains the heartbeat of the team, tasked with controlling the tempo and managing the game’s emotional ebbs and flows.
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Familiar foes
While Nigeria is often cited as the favorite due to their European-based star power, history tells a different story. The sides have met 21 times in competitive action, with Tunisia holding a slight edge (6 wins to Nigeria’s 5).
Crucially, Tunisian fans will fondly remember the 2022 AFCON, where they dumped a then-flawless Nigerian side out in the Round of 16. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is fully aware of the tactical hurdle ahead:
“We respect Tunisia’s discipline; they are a team that doesn’t need many chances to hurt you. We secured the three points against Tanzania, but to beat Tunisia, we must be more clinical and stay concentrated for 90 minutes. This is a final before the final.”
