Nigeria vs Tunisia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

Both teams eye topping Group C with a win in Fes.

The Fez Stadium in Fes, Morocco, gears up to host the Matchweek 2 fixture of AFCON 2025 featuring African giants Nigeria and Tunisia.

Nigeria are like a wounded lion, which would be keen to turn the despair of not qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 into joy by winning the AFCON Championship. They are coming after a recent 2-1 win over Tanzania in the opening game. A win in the next game would book their spot in the knockout rounds.

Tunisia are also coming after a win over Uganda in the first matchweek. A brace from Achouri and an early strike from Skhiri were enough to net three goals for Tunisia. They are led by Tunisian gaffer Sami Trabelsi, who has previously led Qatari outfit Al Sailiya.

FULL-TIME! 🇹🇳🇺🇬Tunisia cruise to a 3-1 win in their opener. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | @tecnomobile pic.twitter.com/fQDOAqZIh5

— TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 (@TotalAFCON2025) December 23, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Fes, Morocco
• Stadium: Fez Stadium
• Date: Sunday, December 28
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

The Nigerian striker has played for top European clubs like Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester City before heading to Lombardy with Atalanta BC. He won the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024. He scored a goal against Tanzania in the opening game.

Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia)

The Tunisian midfielder has plied his trade with Manchester United, Birmingham City and Sevilla before making a move to Lancashire with Burnley. He was part of the Tunisian side that won the Kirin Cup Soccer in 2022 and also reached the finals of the FIFA Arab Cup in 2021.

Match Facts

• Tunisia defeated Nigeria when they last met in the Africa Cup 2022 RO16.
• Jay Jay Okocha from Nigeria is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• Nigeria last defeated Tunisia back in 2019.

Betting Tips and Odds

• The Super Eagles to win the match – 13/10 with bet365
• Victor Osimhen to score a goal – 2/1 with bet365
• Nigeria 2-1 Tunisia – 9/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

The Super Eagles will miss Ola Aina and Felix Agu.

Tunisia have no injury concerns for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Nigeria won: 6

Tunisia won: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Nwabali (GK); Osayi Samuel; Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams

Tunisia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dahmen (GK); Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Sassi, Skhiri, Mejbri; Achouri, Mastouri, Saad

Match Prediction

Both sides are equally capable of winning the game. Looking at their power in attack, we expect the Super Eagles to emerge victorious.

Prediction: Nigeria 2-1 Tunisia

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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