Nigeria and Carthage Eagles clash in Fès with both sides on three points after opening victories.

Super Eagles

Crucial Showdown in Fès for Group C Supremacy

Nigeria‘s Super Eagles, under coach Eric Chelle, face a pivotal battle against Tunisia‘s Carthage Eagles for top spot in Group C at AFCON 2025 on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.

Carthage Eagles

Both sides enter the contest with three points from opening wins: Nigeria edged Tanzania 2-1 (goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman), while Tunisia defeated Uganda 3-1.

The winner will take a commanding position heading into the final group game, virtually assuring progression to the Round of 16 – and likely as group leaders.

Adding extra spice is Nigeria’s desire for revenge after Tunisia eliminated them in the 2021 AFCON Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory.

Chelle’s relatively new-look squad has shown resilience and attacking threat, but faces a Tunisia side renowned for tactical discipline and experience under coach Montassar Louhichi.

Key battles include Nigeria’s dynamic midfield against Tunisia’s organized unit, and the Super Eagles’ pace on the counter versus the North Africans’ solid defense.

With tickets sold out and a packed atmosphere expected, this “battle of eagles” promises intensity.

Kick-off: 9:00 PM Nigerian time.