Sebastian Tounekti Fires Up Ahead of Crucial AFCON 2025 Group C Clash with Super Eagles.

Sebastian Tounekti

The stakes couldn’t be higher in Group C as Tunisia prepare to face Nigeria in a top-of-the-table clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Both sides kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaigns with victories, Nigeria edging Tanzania 2-1 and Tunisia cruising to a 3-1 win over Uganda, setting up what promises to be a blockbuster encounter that could decide the group winner.

Celtic forward Sebastian Tounekti, who came off the bench against Uganda, has ramped up the excitement with bold pre-match comments. The young winger admitted the game will be tough but emphasized the significance of a potential upset:

“It’s going to be a hard game for sure. Nigeria are one of the teams who can win the tournament. So for us, if we win tomorrow, I think we make a statement that we are also here to compete.”

Tounekti’s words echo Tunisia’s renewed confidence under coach Sami Trabelsi. The Carthage Eagles, 2004 AFCON winners, are determined to banish memories of recent disappointments and prove they belong among the favorites.

Nigeria, meanwhile, chasing a fourth title since their last triumph in 2013, boast stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi. The Super Eagles know a win would put them in pole position for the knockouts.

With a fierce historical rivalry, featuring dramatic encounters like Tunisia’s 1-0 Round of 16 win in 2021, this match has all the ingredients for AFCON classic drama.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.