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Nigeria and Tunisia Clash in Decisive AFCON Group C Showdown

Fez, Morocco – A potentially pivotal match in Group C of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place Saturday as Nigeria faces off against Tunisia at the Fez Stadium. The 9 PM (20:00 GMT) kickoff could determine which of the two footballing powerhouses finishes atop the group.

Nigeria, despite defeating Tanzania 2-1 in their opening match, will need to sharpen their attack after failing to convert numerous chances. Star striker Victor Osimhen will need to find his form if the three-time AFCON champions are to overcome a strong Tunisian side.

Tunisia, buoyed by their recent World Cup qualification and a comfortable 3-1 victory over Uganda, arrive in Fez with significant momentum. Their win places them in the top of the group, ahead of Nigeria on goal difference. Key players for Tunisia include the in-form winger Elias Achouri and midfielder Ellyes Skhiri.

The match is a repeat of their clash in the last-16 stage of the 2022 AFCON where Tunisia secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Historically, Tunisia holds a slight edge with seven wins compared to Nigeria’s six in their 21 encounters.

With both teams looking to secure passage to the round of 16, Saturday’s match promises a tense and tactical battle. Stay tuned to Al Jazeera Sport for live coverage beginning at 17:00 GMT.

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