Osimhen's Drought vs. Tunisia's Fire: Crucial 2025 AFCON Group C Clash Preview

Nigeria's Super Eagles have the talent, but Tunisia has the clinical edge. At 9:00 PM GMT on Saturday, December 27, the Fez Stadium in Morocco will host a high-stakes encounter between two of Africa's footballing giants. Both teams started their campaigns with three points, but their paths to victory couldn't have been more different.

The Osimhen Conundrum

Despite a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, Nigeria's camp is far from satisfied. Their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen, looked uncharacteristically rusty, missing several clear-cut chances that could've put the game to bed early. According to Al Jazeera, head coach Eric Chelle might shake up the defense, with Zaidu Sanusi potentially facing the axe after a shaky opening performance.

Tunisia’s Clinical Momentum

Tunisia, on the other hand, sit atop Group C after a convincing 3-1 win over Uganda. Winger Elias Achouri was the star of the show, netting a brace and proving why he's one of the most feared attackers in the tournament. Having already secured their spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup, the Carthage Eagles are playing with a level of confidence that Nigeria currently lacks.

Key Match Stats & Info

• Historical Rivalry: They've met 21 times. Tunisia holds a slight lead with 7 wins to Nigeria's 6.
• Last Encounter: Tunisia knocked Nigeria out of the 2022 AFCON round of 16 with a 1-0 victory.
• Playmakers to Watch: Nigeria's Ademola Lookman vs. Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri.