The super Eagles team of Nigeria would on Sunday take on Tunisia in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) currently ongoing in Cameroon.
Tunisia, who lost to Gambia 1-0 on Thursday, booked their place to the knockout phase as one of the four third-placed countries.
On the other hand, the Super Eagles topped their group, claiming the maximum nine points after winning all three matches.
Meanwhile, Egypt, who finished second in Nigeria’s group will have to step up and beat Ivory Coast for a place in the Quarter-Finals.
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The full fixtures:
23 JAN
Burkina Faso v Gabon – 17:00
Nigeria v Tunisia – 20:0024 JAN
Guinea v Gambia – 17:00
Cameroon v Comoros – 20:0025 JAN
Senegal v Cape Verde – 17:00
Morocco v Malawi – 20:0026 JAN
Ivory Coast v Egypt – 17:00
Mali v Equatorial Guinea – 20:00
Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday continued their winning run at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with another victory over Guinea-Bissau which saw them become the first team to win all their group matches in this year’s edition of the continental competition.
Just like their first and second games with Egypt and Sudan respectively, Nigeria displayed a brilliant performance to outclass their West African counterparts 2-0 amid excitement and cheers from supporters.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
