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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles–Tunisia Clash Could Go Either Way — Ladan Bosso

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles–Tunisia Clash Could Go Either Way — Ladan Bosso

Nigerian coach Ladan Bosso has described Nigeria’s Group C showdown with Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a finely balanced contest, insisting either side has what it takes to emerge victorious.

Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa, Bosso shared his thoughts as the Super Eagles prepare to renew their rivalry with the Carthage Eagles in Morocco in their second group fixture of the tournament.

Tunisia currently sit top of Group C after an emphatic 3–1 victory over Uganda, while Nigeria occupy second place following a hard-fought 2–1 win against Tanzania.

The encounter has been billed as another chapter in the growing rivalry between both nations, recalling their dramatic round-of-16 meeting at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, where Tunisia stunned Nigeria despite qualifying for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

“I don’t like predicting matches, but this game could go either way,” Bosso said.

“Both teams are strong, and all we can do is wish the Super Eagles the very best and pray they come out victorious.”

Bosso, who recently guided Nigeria to qualification for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile, believes the Super Eagles must channel recent disappointment into motivation at AFCON 2025.

“The team must do well at the Nations Cup and aim to win it for Nigerians as compensation for missing out on the FIFA World Cup,” he added.

“They can use the disappointment of failing to qualify as motivation to fight for the title, and I urge Nigerians to continue supporting and praying for the team.”

With both sides seeking early qualification to the knockout stage, Saturday’s clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the AFCON group phase.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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