Preview for Nigeria v Tunisia
Two groups with opening-day victories conflict in Fes tomorrow with the winner understanding they may all however safe a spot within the knockout levels of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria beat Tanzania whereas Tunisia noticed off Uganda 3-1 to assert an early lead in Group C.
Tremendous Eagles coach Eric Chelle is cautious of the North Africans however says an important factor is to maintain targeted on the broader aim.
Chelle stated: “This recreation will not be going to be straightforward. Tunisia is a superb group, they usually have lots of good gamers, each skilled and younger ones. They play effectively as a group. We wish to win too, however an important factor is to qualify from the group.”
His Tunisian counterpart Sami Trabelsi was additionally glad to reward the opposition forward of one of many greatest video games of the match to date.
He stated: “Taking part in the second match after profitable the primary one is actually huge motivation for the gamers and offers them higher confidence. Tomorrow we face one of many strongest nationwide groups in Africa. We’re decided to realize a optimistic outcome that can assist us qualify for the subsequent spherical earlier than the ultimate group match in opposition to Tanzania.”
Tunisia have secured their place within the World Cup subsequent summer time, not like Nigeria, however Trabelsi insists that can haven’t any bearing on the sport tomorrow.
He added: “Our qualification for the World Cup and Nigeria’s failure to qualify offers us no benefit. We don’t cope with assumptions. We cope with seriousness and focus in each match and in opposition to each opponent.”
Crew Information for Nigeria v Tunisia
Trabelsi says Tunisia haven’t any new harm issues and hinted they may go together with the identical XI.
“All gamers are in good well being and prepared,” he stated. “We don’t change a profitable group.”
Victor Osimhen is match and can lead the road for Nigeria.
Predicted line-ups for Nigeria v Tunisia
Nigeria: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Zaire; Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Lookman, Adams; Osimhen
Tunisia: Dahmen; Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Sassi, Skhiri, Mejbri; Achouri, Saad, Mastouri
Tips on how to watch Nigeria v Tunisia: TV and on-line streams
Nigeria v Tunisia kicks off on Saturday at 8pm UK time. Within the UK, dwell AFCON 2025 protection is on Channel 4. Within the USA, beIN Sports activities is the match broadcaster.
On-line dwell streaming is offered on an unlimited vary of gadgets by way of Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports activities app.
Stats for Nigeria v Tunisia
- Nigeria and Tunisia have met six occasions beforehand on the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Nigeria have recorded three wins to Tunisia’s one, with two matches ending degree in 2004 and 2006, each determined by penalty shoot-outs, one win apiece.
- They met within the third-place play-off on the 2019 AFCON, with Nigeria profitable 1–0 due to an early aim from Odion Ighalo
