AFCON 2025: ‘It's a step in the right direction’ - Lookman glad with Super Eagles' performance against Tunisia

The Super Eagles secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Tunisia in their second group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Lookman was named Man of the Match after his decisive performance, featuring a goal and two assists.

The win secured a ticket to the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 16th consecutive time.

Reflecting on his Man of the Match award, Lookman expressed his satisfaction with the team's overall display.

"Three points on the board, so it's a step in the right direction," he said. "We dominated from the first half to the second half. They had a spell where they scored two goals, but overall we were very good today."

The deadlock was broken just before halftime when Victor Osimhen headed in a precise delivery from Lookman in the 44th minute to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead going into the break.

Nigeria extended their advantage after the restart, with captain Wilfred Ndidi scoring his first-ever international goal, once again assisted by Lookman. 

The winger then turned scorer himself, putting Nigeria firmly in control with a 3-0 lead midway through the second half.

Despite what seemed like an insurmountable lead for Eric Chelle's team, Tunisia mounted a late comeback. 

Montassar Talbi pulled one back with a header in the 74th minute, and Ali Abdi converted a penalty in the 87th minute to set up a tense finale.

Lookman has now been involved in four goals (two goals, two assists) at the 2025 AFCON, a total unmatched by any other player after the first two rounds of group matches.