Nigeria and Tunisia are heading into a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group C match today with a strong sense of confidence.
The Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles will face off at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with both teams having secured three points from their opening matches.
A win will ensure qualification for the knockout rounds and secure the top position in the group with one game remaining.
Nigeria narrowly defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their first match, while Tunisia confidently triumphed over Uganda with a score of 3-1.
In the latest FIFA rankings, Nigeria is positioned just above Tunisia among African nations, and their overall head-to-head record is closely matched, with Tunisia winning seven times and Nigeria six.
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Tunisia also claimed victory in their most recent competitive encounter, winning 1-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite this recent history, both teams are brimming with confidence.
Nigeria’s campaign kicked off with a hard-fought win over Tanzania, and Onuachu emphasizes that the team is focused on gaining momentum rather than looking too far ahead.
Both teams are confident in their capabilities.
