Nigeria vs Tunisia: Super Lookman dazzles, Nwabali flops —Super Eagles Player Ratings

Strong performances from Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman helped Nigeria beat Tunisia 3–2 and advance to the knockout stage of the AFCON.

Here is how each player performed:

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Stanley Nwabali continues to pile up shaky performances and this game against Tunisia was the latest entry.

The Chippa United goalie should have done better for Tunisia's first goal in the game. He also made questionable decisions for the rest of the game.

Bright Osayi-Samuel did not offer much going forward and was not the most solid at the back. His careless handball also led to Tunisia's penalty which handed the Carthage Eagles a way back into the contest.

Semi Ajayi was solid for 70 minutes of the game. However, his aerial prowess could not help Nigeria prevent Montassar Talbi's goal.

Calvin Bassey also had a strong showing. He was vocal at the back, marshalling the defence, and helped Nigeria progress the ball. However, he and the rest of the Super Eagles backline were shaky in the later parts of the game.

Bruno is one half of the weak performances from Super Eagles' fullbacks in the game. Tasked with providing width, the Olympiacos man contributed little going forward.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi was a stalwart in the middle of the pack. He was key to Nigeria's dominance for two-thirds of the game with his ball winning in midfield; additionally, he scored the second goal of the game to put the Super Eagles two goals in front.

One might soon run out of superlatives for Alex Iwobi, as he continues to sew excellent performances together. He kept things ticking in midfield, and his incisive passes directly resulted in Nigeria's high-scoring

Frank Onyeka replaced Samuel Chukwueze in the lineup, and his inclusion proved inspired. Onyeka's energy and tackling helped stifle Tunisia's usually capable midfield, and helped the Super Eagles stamp their authority on the game.

He was sensational. Ademola Lookman continues to boost his AFCON CV, as he added two assists and a goal to his tally.

The Atalanta man set up Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi for both their goals with inch-perfect crosses. He capped off the excellent performance with a brilliant goal in which he made the Tunisia backline dance.

Akor Adams had a decent first half, in which he created two good chances for Osimhen. However, he slowly drifted off the game before he was eventually replaced.

Osimhen got off the mark at AFCON 2025 with a brilliantly headed goal, and registered an assist with his cut back for Lookman's strike. He also proved a handful for the Tunisia backline, beating them to the ball on multiple instances.