The senior national team of Nigeria secured their spot in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with a nervy 3-2 win over Tunisia in their second group game of the tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nigeria started the game on the front foot and were duly rewarded when top striker Victor Osimhen headed them in front in the 44th minute. A led they held as both teams head for the half time break.
Five minutes after the break, Wilfred Ndidi scored Nigeria’s second goal of the game with another header from a well delivered corner kick from Ademola Lookman.
Lookman got his second of the tournament in the 67th minute to put Nigeria 3-0 up, and well on course for a comfortable win, but it wasn’t to be with Tunisia scoring in the 74th via a header and 87th minute from the spot to bring scores to 3-2.
Super Eagles however hang on to claim a 3-2 win and passage to the next round of the tournament, with one more group game to go against Uganda.
