Victor Osimhen starred as the Super Eagles of Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday.
The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman.
Tunisia, however, refused to surrender in the top-of-the-table Group C clash as Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi scored to set up a tense finish.
Tunisia had two chances to level during seven minutes of added time, but a header from captain Ferjani Sassi and a shot by substitute Ismael Gharbi were just off target.
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Nigeria have six points, Tunisia three, and Tanzania and Uganda one each with the final round of group matches set for Tuesday.
The showdown was the seventh time the Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles had faced each other at an AFCON.
Nigeria won three times and Tunisia once. Another two meetings went to penalty shootouts with each nation winning one.
In group D, Benin won their first game ever at AFCON, beating Botswana 1-0.
The battle of the big cats ended in gridlock as the Lions of Teranga of Senegal drew 1-1 against The Leopards of DR Congo.
In group C, Uganda and Tanzania stayed level.
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