Naijia no dey ever carry last when e come to football, and today na another day wey dem don show wetin dem sabi as dem dey ginger Tunisia for AFCON. Super Eagles don start the match on fire, and na Victor Osimhen wey don fire dem ahead with correct header! Na wetin dem call ‘header of hope’, my people!
As the first half dey come to an end, Naija players dey run things for pitch. Osimhen, after some missed chances, finally find net with one waka-plenty header from Lookman cross. You know say e no go fit resist that one, abi? Any strikers dey feel the heat to score, and after wasting several opportunities, him don use that header wash away the frustration!
Both teams start this tournament with their own victories; Naija hammer Tanzania 2-1 wey no be small feat. As e be now, everybody dey expect say the Eagles go fly high for this AFCON. And for dis one, dem dey lead Tunisia for Group C, and na serious game we dey witness!
First half don show say Nigeria don already take control of the match well-well, with midfield trio dey dominate and dey create chances. Akor Adams and Iwobi dey cause serious wahala for Tunisia defense with their runs and passes. E be like say dem don come to chop points!
Na only Tunisia fit try find their rhythm, but Nigeria defense don tighten up like ‘garrison’ no be small. As time dey pass, you go see say dem dey frustrate the Tunisian player’s chances. Every corner and free kick na serious matter for dem, but Naija dey maintain their cool.
Before the match start, people dey talk say Osimhen no dey score like before, but today na correct comeback; e don come back and show why him dey wear number nine jersey! With each chance wey e dey get, you fit feel say one go surely enter. And for dis one, him sharp cross dey bring the goal home! No child no go fit celebrate this one!
As e be now, half-time don land, and teamwork no fit get any better. All Naija players dey huddle together, discussing strategy for the second half; you fit see the fire for their eyes say dem wan carry the day. We go follow dis one as e dey happen!
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