The North Africans overpowered the Cranes of Uganda 3-1 in their first game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

Tunisia lay down a marker with an impressive display against Paul Put’s men.

The Carthage Eagles will head into their next group game against Tunisia full of confidence.

Hannibal said the victory over Uganda was important for Tunisia.

“It was important for us to start with victory. Obviously, it gives us momentum going into the next games” Hannibal said ahead of the game.

Tunisia and Nigeria will clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Saturday.

The two teams have three points each in Group C, with Tunisia occupying top spot on goal difference.

Regional rivals, Uganda and Tanzania will clash in the other group game.

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though Gabriel Osho is a new addition due to Semi Ajayi’s recent surgery.

The Super Eagles will face the Cheetahs of Benin this Thursday as part of the ongoing 2025 AFCON qualifiers. They currently lead Group D with 10 points, following the three points awarded because of

last month’s Libya debacle.

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Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has called 23 players for two key matches. The team will first take on Benin on November 14 at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, then host Rwanda on November 18 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Despite only needing one point to secure their spot in Morocco, Ogunmodede affirmed that the Super Eagles aim to secure all six points from the last two matches.

He said, they are treating each game like a final, aiming to win every match. The head coach has instilled a winning mentality across the team, adding that their top priority is qualification, followed by a full

commitment to winning every game.

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The visitors sat back early on, allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game.

Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute.

The Atalanta winger was put through on goal by Wilfred Ndidi but failed to hit target.

Saturnin Alagbe produced a superb save to deny Samuel Chukwueze two minutes before the half-hour mark.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had to be alert to stop Steve Mounie’s free-kick five minutes before the break.

With time running out in the first half, Lookman produced a moment of magic to give Nigeria the lead.

The 26-year-old dribbled past three defenders before firing the ball into the net.

The first chance of the second half fell to Nigeria but it was wasted by Lookman.

Benin Republic grew into the game with Mounie testing Nwabali from inside the box.

Substitute Victor Osimhen netted Nigeria’s second 12 minutes from time.

The powerful striker slotted the ball home after he was set up by Wilfred Ndidi.

Lookman scored his second of the game in the 82nd minute.

The Super Eagles will take on Rwanda in their next game at the Amahoro Stadium, in Kigali, on Tuesday

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Both teams have been drawn in Group D alongside Libya and Rwanda. While Benin will host Libya on Matchday 2, Nigeria will travel to Kigali to face Rwanda.

With Nigeria still searching for a permanent coach following the departure of Finidi George, Rohr, who switched allegiance from Nigeria to Benin, is particularly excited about facing his former team at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 7.

The German tactician, who celebrated his 71st birthday shortly before the historic win over Nigeria last June, believes that Benin can once again upset the Super Eagles, emphasizing the strength of his squad regardless of individual reputations.

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