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Clash of the Eagles: Nigeria vs. Tunisia - Kick-off time, venue, and how to watch AFCON 2025 showdown

Clash of the Eagles: Nigeria vs. Tunisia - Kick-off time, venue, and how to watch AFCON 2025 showdown
The Eagles are about to collide again. Nigeria fac Tunisia in what's shaping up as the most anticipated AFCON 2025 group stage match so far, and fans need to know exactly when and where to catch this North Africa versus West Africa battle.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to lock horns with Tunisia's Carthage Eagles in what promises to be a blockbuster Group C encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2025. 

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Both sides arrive at this Matchday 2 fixture boasting maximum points from their opening games, meaning victory on Saturday evening would all but guarantee safe passage to the knockout stages.

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Nigeria made a flying start to their campaign with a hard-fought win over Tanzania, while Tunisia delivered an equally convincing performance to see off Uganda. 

Now, these two heavyweights collide in a top of the table match that could define the group standings.

Nigeria's Super Eagles || Imago
Nigeria's Super Eagles || Imago

The fixture is scheduled for an evening kick-off in Fez, timed perfectly for prime-time audiences across multiple continents. 

Fans settling in for Saturday night football will be treated to what many expect to be the tie of the round.

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Tunisia are thinking championship run, Nigeria are still finding form
Tunisia are thinking championship run, Nigeria are still finding form

Men in Form

All eyes will be on Super Eagles and Atalanta superstar Ademola Lookman following his match-winning heroics against Tanzania. 

The Atalanta forward is enjoying a purple patch and will be expected to combine with Victor Osimhen to unlock what has been a well-drilled Tunisian backline.

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For the Carthage Eagles, Elias Achouri arrives brimming with confidence after his brace dismantled Uganda. 

His pace and directness down the flanks will pose serious questions for Nigeria's wing-backs, and that individual duel could prove decisive.

AFCON 2025:  Elias Achouri will hunt Nigeria's defensive chaos like a predator
Elias Achouri will hunt Nigeria's defensive chaos like a predator

How to Watch

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Nigerian viewers can catch all the action via NTA Sports 24, NTA's National Station, and SuperSport's dedicated AFCON channel. 

Streaming options are available through the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps for subscribers.

Expect fireworks in Morocco.

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