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Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will meet Tunisia in the last-16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. Many Nigerians are confident of a win as Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16

Nigeria won their third consecutive group with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau, leaving runners-up Egypt to face Ivory Coast in the next round.

Former winner three times Nigeria swept Guinea-Bissau aside with goals from Umar Sadiq and captain William Troost-Ekong in the second half, extending their unbeaten run in the competition.

Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16
Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16

The Super Eagles will remain in Garoua for Sunday’s last-16 match against Tunisia, which is currently in third position.

Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16
Nigeria to battle Tunisia in AFCON round of 16

On January 25, Cape Verde will face Senegal’s Sadio Mane in Bafoussam, while Malawi will face Morocco in Yaounde after reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

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Credit: Punch News

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