Tunisia

Tunisia

How Mali rode their luck to advance past Tunisia at AFCON How Mali rode their luck to advance past Tunisia at AFCON

Ed Dove reflects on how 10-man Mali were able to beat Tunisia to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

10-man Mali oust Tunisia to make AFCON quarters 10-man Mali oust Tunisia to make AFCON quarters

Mali played for over 100 minutes with 10 men but still came from behind to defeat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Casablanca on Saturday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Senegal on Friday.

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'The strongest nation who never won AFCON' - Can Tom Saintfiet inspire Mali to glory? 'The strongest nation who never won AFCON' - Can Tom Saintfiet inspire Mali to glory?

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet believes that his experiences with the Gambia can help his side end their wait for AFCON gold. But first they must get past Tunisia in the Last 16.

AFCON 2025: Senegal consolidate top spot with win over Benin; DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16 AFCON 2025: Senegal consolidate top spot with win over Benin; DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16

Nigeria, already group winners after two matches, condemned Uganda to an early exit with a 3-1 victory.

What we learned from Nigeria's dramatic 3-2 win over Tunisia What we learned from Nigeria's dramatic 3-2 win over Tunisia

Ed Dove reacts to Nigeria's nervy win over Tunisia after Eric Chelle's side saw a 3-0 lead cut to 3-2 and had to hold on late in a chaotic finish.

Udoh: Nigeria's AFCON rivals should 'be very afraid' after win vs. Tunisia Udoh: Nigeria's AFCON rivals should 'be very afraid' after win vs. Tunisia

Colin Udoh reacts to Nigeria's 3-2 win over Tunisia in Group C that sees them qualify for the AFCON knockout stages.

AFCON 2025: Nervy Nigeria survive late Tunisia comeback to reach last 16 AFCON 2025: Nervy Nigeria survive late Tunisia comeback to reach last 16

Nervy Nigeria overcame a spirited late Tunisia comeback to win their Group C encounter 3-2 in Fes on Saturday

'It won't happen twice' - Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi looking to avenge 2021 shock AFCON loss to Tunisia 'It won't happen twice' - Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi looking to avenge 2021 shock AFCON loss to Tunisia

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles will draw motivation from their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 defeat to Tunisia when the file out for Friday's group stage encounter.

AFCON 2025 -- Victor Osimhen has point to prove as Nigeria face Tunisia AFCON 2025 -- Victor Osimhen has point to prove as Nigeria face Tunisia

Here are a few big storylines ahead of this key clash between Nigeria and Tunisia at AFCON in Morocco.

AFCON Day 3: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia win big; DR Congo in VAR controversy AFCON Day 3: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia win big; DR Congo in VAR controversy

Four former champions began their AFCON campaigns with victories on Tuesday.

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Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Elias Achouri 2 4 0
3 Montassar Talb.. 1 4 0
2 Ali Abdi 1 4 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Hannibal Mejbr.. 2 4 0
2 Ali Abdi 1 4 1
8 Elias Saad 1 2 0