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Last-Second Thunder: Nigeria Surges Past Tunisia to Shake AFCON Group C

28 December 2025

Last-Second Thunder: Nigeria Surges Past Tunisia to Shake AFCON Group C
Nigeria celebrate a 3-2 win over Tunisia amid Group C drama in AFCON 2025.

Tunisia's group-stage exit stuns fans

Nigeria edged Tunisia 3-2 in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Morocco 2025, a result that reshapes the battle for qualification in this section of the tournament.

This meeting marks a historic twist in the Carthage Eagles’ story. The last time Tunisia lost in the AFCON group stage while scoring at least once was January 23, 2000 — also against Nigeria, in a 4-2 defeat.

With the loss, Tunisia sit on 3 points, second in Group C, while Nigeria lead with 6. Tanzania are third with 1 point, and Uganda trail on the bottom on tiebreaker over Tanzania’s status in the standings.

The Tunisian campaign began with a 3-1 win over Uganda, while Nigeria had already overcome Tanzania 2-1 in the opening round of the group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Tunisia vs Nigeria in AFCON 2025 Group C?

Nigeria won 3-2 over Tunisia in the second round of Group C.

What are the current standings after the match?

Nigeria leads Group C with six points, Tunisia has three, Tanzania one, and Uganda remains bottom on tiebreaker.

When was the last time Tunisia lost a group-stage AFCON match while scoring?

January 23, 2000, a 4-2 defeat to Nigeria.

What were the opening-round results for the two teams?

Tunisia beat Uganda 3-1, Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1.