Super Eagles players celebrating one of their goals against Tunisia
By Richard Tega Enyeh
The Super Eagles of Nigeria became the second qualifier for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday.
The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman.
But Tunisia fought back which saw Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi scored to set up a tense finish.
Tunisia had two chances to level during seven minutes of added time, but a header from captain Ferjani Sassi and a shot by substitute Ismael Gharbi were just off target.
Nigeria have six points, Tunisia three, and Tanzania and Uganda one each, with the final round of group matches set for Tuesday.
The showdown was the seventh time the Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles had faced each other at an AFCON.
Nigeria won three times and Tunisia once. Another two meetings went to penalty shootouts, with each nation winning one.
