‘Everything we have’ - Tunisian defender reveals ultimate plan to beat Super Eagles

Montassar Talbi knows exactly what Saturday demands. As Tunisia lock horns with Nigeria in a Group C collision that could define both nations' tournaments, the Carthage Eagles defender is preaching total commitment.

"To win this game, we need to trust ourselves and give everything we have," Talbi told reporters ahead of the historic late night kickoff at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.

Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that it's a simple formula, delivered without embellishment. But in those words lies Tunisia's entire game plan for dismantling the Super Eagles.

Talbi's confidence does not emerge from nowhere. Tunisia's recent history against Africa's elite has been built on precisely the kind of resilience and tactical intelligence he is describing.

"When we play against big teams, we give our best," the Lorient centre-back explained. "We have already played against strong opponents and we performed well."

Tunisia's 3-1 demolition of Uganda in their opener demonstrated that pedigree. Clinical finishing, defensive organisation, and the kind of game management that comes from experience at the highest level, all ingredients that spell danger for Nigeria.

But Talbi is not satisfied with past performances. His focus is entirely on maintaining the standards that got Tunisia here in the first place.

If there is a theme running through Talbi's messaging, it's the importance of collective responsibility. This is not about individual brilliance or tactical genius, it is about every player understanding their role and executing it flawlessly.

"Everyone in the group must stay united and continue working as if this is our first game," he insisted. "We must protect our discipline, our concentration, and always give our best."

Despite sitting on three points and facing a Nigerian side still finding its rhythm, Talbi is guarding against complacency with almost obsessive caution.

The mention of discipline feels particularly pointed. Against a Nigerian attack that can punish defensive lapses in moments, Tunisia knows that organisation isn't optional, it is survival.

There is an unmistakable edge to Tunisia's preparation. This isn't just another group stage fixture to be navigated carefully. Talbi and his teammates see Saturday as an opportunity to announce themselves as genuine title challengers by toppling one of African football's traditional giants.

"Everything we have" is not coach-speak or media platitude. It is a declaration of intent from a team that believes it can hurt Nigeria, that sees vulnerability where others might see intimidation.

The Carthage Eagles have already shown they can execute against quality opposition. Now comes the test of whether that execution can be sustained against a wounded Nigerian side desperate for redemption.

Tunisia's approach is clear: maximum intensity, zero margin for error, and the belief that if they bring their absolute best, it will be enough.

Nigeria have been warned. Whether they heed that warning will be decided under the Fès floodlights on Saturday evening.