Omo, Naija don dey hot as Super Eagles go face Tunisia for AFCON wey dey happen for Fes! Dis match no be just any match; na rivalry wey don dey since 1961! Both teams don secure three points from dem opening matches, and dem wan make sure say dem go knockout stage quick-wit-quick.
Tunisia sharp pass Uganda with 3-1 for dem first match, while Nigeria show say dem no go carry last as dem beat Tanzania 2-1. As dey dey prepare for dis clash, na historical tension dey flow, because history don show say both sides sabi give drama!
Dis rivalry no be small thing; remember as dem first meet for 1961, Nigeria win dem at home 2-1, but for away leg, wahala burst as Nigeria walk off pitch while match dey 2-2. So Tunisia later collect 2-0 self, dem na first to collect win that year! Since then, e don dey ginger tension wicked!
In all dem AFCON meetings, Nigeria don win three matches while Tunisia don carry one, with two ending for draws. Na during penalties, Nigeria don collect two wins, and Tunisia don carry one too for 2004! So, e go make sense to watch how dis one go play out on Saturday night.
Both coaches, Eric Chelle and Sami Trabelsi, dey ready to burst tactics on top, no jidding! Chelle dey talk say dem don prepare well to match Tunisia goal for goal. Him believe say na chance to correct wetin don pass, and build their playing style, and he wan show dem say Nigeria better pass.
For Tunisia side, Trabelsi don vow say dem go mix experience with sharp play fit stop Nigeria fire. Ellyes Skhiri wey score di first goal for dem opener, na him mak solo wahala. Him still dey hope dem gunners go fit secure another win to advance!
Plus, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen dey look for him first goal of the tournament. Dis guy don score 31 goals in 47 international game! Ademola Lookman go dey constant threat too, as him don sharp pacy players at dem front. Iwobi dey ready to distribute chances and form solid partnership with Ndidi for midfield.
Last time dem meet, Tunisia carry win for 2021 AFCON Round of 16, and you know say Nigerians go dey look for piece of revenge for dis match. Dis match dey loaded with potential! Na here we go sabi who go take group stand!
So, make you no miss am, grab your drink, call your guys and settle down as we dey witness history in di making!
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