AFCON 2025 – Nigeria vs Tunisia: Prediction, Kick-off Time, Stats, Team News
Nigeria face their toughest Africa Cup of Nations test yet as they prepare to battle Tunisia in Fez. Both sides opened their campaigns with wins, meaning victory here would almost guarantee a place in the round of 16.
Date, Kick-off Time and Venue
Scheduled for 9pm (Nigeria) on Saturday, December 27, 2025
Venue: Fez Stadium, Morocco
Overall Record:
Nigeria P21 W5 D10 L6 GF21 GA26 GD -5
Tunisia P21 W6 D10 L5 GF26 GA21 GD +5
AFCON Record:
Nigeria P6 W3 D2 L1 GF9 GA5 GD +4
Tunisia P6 W1 D2 L3 GF5 GA9 GD -4
Historic flashpoints:
Nigeria awarded the match in 1978
Tunisia won the 2004 semi-final on penalties
Nigeria won the 2006 quarter-final on penalties
Nigeria: Key Statistics
Began with a 2–1 win over Tanzania
14th time opening an AFCON campaign with victory
Unbeaten in last 7 group matches (W6 D1)
Last group-stage defeat: Madagascar, 2019
Semi Ajayi scored his first AFCON goal in his 10th finals appearance
Ademola Lookman netted his fourth AFCON goal, first Nigerian to score from range since 2013
Alex Iwobi registered two assists, now with 18 chances created at AFCON
Victor Osimhen attempted seven shots, most by a Nigerian since 2010
Nigeria have scored in 13 of their last 14 AFCON matches
Tunisia: Key Statistics
Opened with a 3–1 win over Uganda
Ellyes Skhiri scored Tunisia’s 100th AFCON goal
Tunisia became the sixth nation to reach 100 AFCON goals
Elias Achouri scored twice, first Tunisian to do so since Wahbi Khazri in 2021
Ended a four-match winless run at AFCON
First time winning an opening AFCON match since 2013
Have only started with two consecutive wins three times: 2004, 2006, 2012
Unbeaten in second group matches across last five AFCON appearances (W3 D2)
Hannibal Mejbri created four chances vs Uganda, most in the match
Montassar Talbi completed 48 passes, most for Tunisia
Where to Watch
Available on DSTV, GOTV, M4STV, AFRO SPORT
Team News
Nigeria: No new injuries; Lookman likely to start again as No.10; Osimhen expected to lead the line
Tunisia: Hazem Mastouri cleared after injury scare; Elias Achouri and Hannibal Mejbri key attacking threats
Prediction
Nigeria showed resilience in their opener but face a far tougher test against Tunisia
Victory will depend on Osimhen’s finishing and support from Premier League stars like Iwobi and Lookman
Tunisia’s early scoring ability and Achouri’s opportunism remain dangerous
Expect a tight contest, but Nigeria’s firepower could edge them through
Potential Match-Winners
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria): Creative hub with 2 assists and 91% pass accuracy
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria): Relentless striker whose movement stretches defences
Elias Achouri (Tunisia): Opportunistic forward, scored twice vs Uganda
