AFCON 2025: Lookman on fire! Sunday Oliseh applauds Super Eagles star
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Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has lauded Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi for their standout performances in the Super Eagles' win over Tunisia.
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Lookman was the star of the show, earning the Man of the Match award after scoring one goal and providing two assists in a thrilling encounter.
A goal and two assists. What can't Lookman do?
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 27, 2025
The TotalEnergies Man of the Match. 🇳🇬🌟#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/NlWDsdKwU1
The goal was his second of the competition, having also scored in Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania.
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Ndidi also made a crucial contribution, heading in Nigeria’s second goal five minutes into the second half. The goal marked the midfielder's first for the three-time African champions.
What Oliseh said
Impressed by their impact, Oliseh took to social media to share his thoughts.
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"Lookman on Fire! 2nd assist and I personally love Ndidi’s attacking the ball to head Naija 2-0 up," Oliseh posted on X.
Look man on Fire! 2nd assist and i Personally love Ndidi's attacking the ball to head Naija 2-0 up .
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) December 27, 2025
The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to their final group stage match against the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday.
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