Nigeria's 43-Year AFCON Streak Proves Unshakeable: Super Eagles Edge Tunisia
28 December 2025
Match Recap
Nigeria continued to cement its historic status in the Africa Cup of Nations after securing a last-16 spot at the Morocco 2025 edition with a 3-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday, in the second round of Group C.
With the victory, the Super Eagles secured a knockout berth in AFCON for the 16th consecutive time, and they have not been eliminated in the group stage since 1982.
Nigeria has also played the most AFCON knockout games in history, totaling 44.
Impact and standings
Tunisia remain on 3 points and sit second in Group C, behind Nigeria's 6 points; Tanzania occupy third with 1 point, while Uganda sit bottom, by goal difference.
In the opening round, Tunisia beat Uganda 3-1, while Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1.
Sniper punchline: Nigeria's defense is so sharp it could slice through a lettuce leaf—without leaving a trace of croutons. Sniper punchline 2: Tunisia tried to block the waves, but Nigeria kept riding the crest and slipped another goal into the net.
