The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in their second game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the Group C encounter.
Stanley Nwabali 6/10
The goalkeeper was virtually on holiday in the first half. He however conceded twice in the closing stages of the game.
Bright Osayi-Samuel 7/10
An improved performance from the right-back. He was more comfortable on the ball, and defended well too.
Semi Ajayi 7/10
Ajayi was booked for a rash challenge in the second half. A solid display from the Hull City star.
Calvin Bassey 7/10
A rock at the heart of Nigeria’s defence, Bassey combined with Semi Ajayi to keep the Tunisians at bay especially in the first half.
Bruno Onyemaechi 7/10
The left-back impressed on his first-ever AFCON appearance. He should get the nod ahead of Zaidu Sanusi in the next game.
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Wilfred Ndidi 7/10
The captain scored his first-ever international goal for Nigeria against the Carthage Eagles. A superb performance from the midfielder.
Frank Onyeka 7/10
Onyeka put up an impressive display in his first appearance of the competition. The Brentford man was replaced by Moses Simon 11 minutes from time.
Alex Iwobi 7/10
He was one of Nigeria’s top performers on the night. Iwobi is sure having good tournament for the Super Eagles.
Ademola Lookman 8/10
Lookman registered one goal and two assists for the Super Eagles. He was duly named Man of the Match.
Adams Akor 7/10
Started the game brightly but fizzled out a bit in the second half.
Victor Osimhen 7/10
The striker opened his goal account in Morocco with a clinical header. He also set up Ademola Lookman for Nigeria’s third goal.
Substitutes
Chidera Ejuke 4/10
Took the place of his Sevilla teammate Adams Akor 11 minutes from time. He was close to scoring late in the game.
Moses Simon 3/10
The winger didn’t make much impact after replacing Frank Onyeka late on.
Chidozie Awaziem N/A
He replaced Ademola Lookman late in the game.
2 Comments
Good results, and 6 points from 2 games.
Brilliant tactical formation from Eric Chelle and his moments of madness.
The team set out very well with the 4-4-2 diamond formation that was well executed- solid performance, great ball retention, solid marking, brilliant movement, great goals until Eric Chelle poor game management – his substitutions, bringing in wide men, Simon Moses and Chidera Ejuke to replace Akor Adams and Frank Onyeka.
The Carthage Eagles almost made a comeback following the changes. Two goals in quick succession within minutes of the substitutions says it all.
What a nerve-wrecking night! Truly, football is a game of 90 minutes.
This eric chelle almost historically bottled a comprehensive 3 goal lead with his in-game management! Somebody should tell chelle that he must not make changes if possible till 90mins is his team was playing fantastic as the Super Eagles were! Eric chelle almost cost us that game!