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All Eyes on the First Born: Nigeria vs Tunisia


At every family meeting, there’s always a point where greetings end and real conversations begin. Voices get louder, opinions get stronger, and suddenly everyone is fighting for the remote. That moment has arrived at AFCON 2025.

We’ve already had classic AFCON moments such as outrageous goals, celebrations gone wrong, late drama, and just enough chaos to remind us why this tournament never follows a script. The big teams survived, the underdogs made noise, and now the politeness is over.

As the group stage rolls on, the stakes are rising fast. No more easing in. No more excuses. This is where the meeting gets serious.

AFCON Drama Has Fully Entered the Room

If anyone still doubted that AFCON does things differently, Round One quickly ended that debate. From spectacular bicycle kicks to celebration fails that instantly became memes, the tournament wasted no time announcing itself.

Morocco’s opener produced a goal that will be replayed for years, Zambia reminded everyone that no lead is safe until the final whistle, and Cameroon combined rain, resilience, and lingering off-field drama to grind out a win, remaining true to character

Even the attendance figures had their own story, doubling mid-match like late uncles and aunties finally finding the venue. At AFCON, the football is intense, but the drama is part of the culture.

For Nigerian fans, the family’s attention now turns to the biggest test so far.

The Super Eagles opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 win, showing character but also leaving plenty for discussion. That conversation gets louder on Saturday night, when Nigeria face Tunisia on Saturday, 27 December at 9:00 pm.

This is not a game for comfort. Tunisia arrive disciplined, organised, and historically stubborn opponents. They are the kind of visitors who don’t laugh at jokes and don’t leave without making a point. The compound debates are already heating up: who breaks them down, who keeps things calm, and who rises when the pressure hits?
One thing is certain; when kickoff comes, negotiations over the TV are over. This is the night that defines the group.

The Big Cousins Collide: Ivory Coast vs Cameroon
While Nigeria prepares for battle, another heavyweight meeting is brewing.

On Sunday, 28 December at 9:00 pm, defending champions Ivory Coast meet Cameroon in a clash that feels bigger than the group table. Both teams edged through Round One with narrow wins, but history, pride, and bragging rights are firmly on the line here.

Cameroon survived rain and their own pre-tournament noise. Ivory Coast are quietly reminding everyone why they are champions. This is the kind of match that pulls even non-football fans closer to the screen, pretending not to care while watching every touch.

The Other Conversations Around the Table
Away from the headline fixtures, the family meeting remains busy.

On Saturday afternoon, Senegal face DR Congo at 4:00 pm, with the Teranga Lions looking settled but wary of a side eager to disrupt the hierarchy. Sunday brings Algeria against Burkina Faso at 6:30 pm, a meeting of pedigree and pace that promises plenty of tension.

Every game now matters. Every result reshapes the mood in the room.
Key Weekend Second Round Highlights

Saturday, Dec 27
Benin vs Botswana — 4:00pm
Senegal vs DR Congo — 4:00pm
Uganda vs Tanzania — 6:30pm
Nigeria vs Tunisia — 9:00pm

Sunday, Dec 28
Gabon vs Mozambique — 1:30pm
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan — 4:00pm
Algeria vs Burkina Faso — 6:30pm
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon — 9:00pm

Where the Family Is Watching
As always, the most important part of very meeting is knowing where to tune in. Every AFCON 2025 match is live on the SuperSport AFCON dedicated channel, available on DStv Channel 202 and GOtv Channel 59. If you’re not there, you’re not part of the conversation.

Even better, SuperSport’s Festive Football Open Access means fans on DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli don’t need to upgrade to enjoy the tournament. Just stay connected and watch every AFCON moment through the holidays.
The greetings are over. The debates have started.Pull your chair closer, hold your remote tight, and clear your schedule. The fights and argument session of the family meeting is just getting heated.

The Super Eagles don’t take nonsense from the 3rd born.

Na one eye I dey take watch S/Eagles these days. I no wan get BP abeg.

Nigeria should definitely lose this match so we can face tinubu

African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.
As for the Super Eagles, it's too early to determine what they can do, they may surprise you when you are expecting to be disappointed and they may discourage you when you think they will impress you. We are still watching them with fingers crossed, let's see how there second match will look like. Their first outing was just average.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

Very useless title ,very misleading, I thought the players were having issues within themselves

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

Did you watch the match at all

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

&you are not disappointed in S/Africa that lost the match because they failed to score a single goal despite playing against 10-man Egypt for the entire 2nd half.

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.
As for the Super Eagles, it's too early to determine what they can do, they may surprise you when you are expecting to be disappointed and they may discourage you when you think they will impress you. We are still watching them with fingers crossed, let's see how there second match will look like. Their first outing was just average.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

You are just saying rubbish. I'm sure you just check statistics, you didn't even bother to check the match summary.

Well done Anonpoet....quite riveting...love the way this is written...I could read this style all day..!

Westin Tunisia go carry Nigeria eyes see today


Na ogogro dem go pour for Eric head

Nigeria would win by a goal margin. this is the most obvious scoreline

Oh wow. AFCON is still ongoing?

Anyhow, the excitement is not even like before.

lol. You go fear family meeting na

Like for naija ,share for Tunisia

Apcshit:
Very useless title ,very misleading, I thought the players were having issues within themselves

How old are you?
Are you sure you celebrated this Christmas well?

Op ma ya sef. You don already bend Nigeria eagle give Tunis.

And see as Tunis eagle si down like king, while Nigeria eagle stand bow head like boy boy wey dey tel king say food don ready.

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.
As for the Super Eagles, it's too early to determine what they can do, they may surprise you when you are expecting to be disappointed and they may discourage you when you think they will impress you. We are still watching them with fingers crossed, let's see how there second match will look like. Their first outing was just average.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

Are u aware that the Egyptian team were 1 man down due to an early Red card? They were resilient throughout the game and defended their lone goal. They're the only team with 6 points from 2 wins so far....be there saying what u don't know.

The Nigerian Eagles are not Super, they are lackluster.

Spotkicks-- Zero
Long range shots- Zero

Na only backpass we go dey see from midfield.
Iwobi go dey do leg pepeye dey lose ball, Akor wey suppose dey mould block for Makurdi go dey shoot offtarget, Chukwueze wey think say him be Okocha, go think say him fit dribble everybody for field including himself.

Tunisia is better technically gifted and would take shots and probably win .

My mind is telling me that the Tunis will win.

I rather watch championship than watch Nigeria match. Mtcheww

Nigeria can't beat Tunis. North Africa always beat us yeye. Even for caf

Apcshit:
Very useless title ,very misleading, I thought the players were having issues within themselves

Oga they try stay current and leave over seriousness alone.

The theme for this year's AFCON revolves around FAMILY AND COMPETITION AND ALL THAT.

That is why the word FAMILY is used often. It is part of the theme.

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.
As for the Super Eagles, it's too early to determine what they can do, they may surprise you when you are expecting to be disappointed and they may discourage you when you think they will impress you. We are still watching them with fingers crossed, let's see how there second match will look like. Their first outing was just average.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

.. Egypt had a red card in the first half..so that is why south Africa was dominating them in the second half.
But upon the Egypt red card Egypt still won the match

TheOmoney:
Are u aware that the Egyptian team were 1 man down due to an early Red card? They were resilient throughout the game and defended their lone goal. They're the only team with 6 points from 2 wins so far....be there saying what u don't know.

Oh, so one man down made them be so weak they can't even come close to box 18 of the opponent? Can you even remember how many times the mighty Mo Salah came in contact with the ball?

GJames:
You are just saying rubbish. I'm sure you just check statistics, you didn't even bother to check the match summary.

Isn't it the match summary that reported the ball possession? Aside that, how many times did Egypt come close to the box 18 of the opponent? They were just fortunate to have the penalty that gave them the lone goal.

Ija Eleye

Cottage eagles vs Super eagles

GanagiBitrus:
&you are not disappointed in S/Africa that lost the match because they failed to score a single goal despite playing against 10-man Egypt for the entire 2nd half.

Nope, I expected more than I saw from Egypt. I expected Egypt to pummel South Africa mercilessly.

kernniejay:
African teams have not been fantastic in this tournament. I'm especially disappointed in Egypt. Look at how South Africa played them like adult playing children, with 62% possession against 38% of Egypt in the second half. Egypt could not even near South Africa's side of the field.
As for the Super Eagles, it's too early to determine what they can do, they may surprise you when you are expecting to be disappointed and they may discourage you when you think they will impress you. We are still watching them with fingers crossed, let's see how there second match will look like. Their first outing was just average.

Hello OP, Benin vs Botswana is 1:30pm NOT 4pm

You criticize Egypt as if possession wins game. They were one man down and still beat SA.

kernniejay:
Isn't it the match summary that reported the ball possession? Aside that, how many times did Egypt come close to the box 18 of the opponent? They were just fortunate to have the penalty that gave them the lone goal.

This is match summary. If you had even checked it, you would have known that Egypt played 45 mins with a man down. And if you had watched it, you would have known that Egypt made it several times into the 18 yard box

kernniejay:
Nope, I expected more than I saw from Egypt. I expected Egypt to pummel South Africa mercilessly.

Egypt pummel S/Africa?
Did you even check their H2H record?

Your expectation was obviously based on wishful thinking, rather than on any realistic assessment.