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Moses Simon, the winger for the Super Eagles, has shared his insights on Nigeria’s difficulties in the second half against Tunisia during their 2025 AFCON match on Saturday night.
Simon informed reporters that Tunisia took charge in the last 15 minutes of the game, scoring twice after initially trailing 3–0.
“To answer your question, the coach has the answers, not me. We weren’t fatigued,” Simon mentioned in his post-match interview when asked about Nigeria’s challenges against Tunisia in the latter half.
“Tunisia controlled the final fifteen minutes, even though we [Nigeria] had more opportunities to score. We could have netted more than three goals.”
“In our previous match [against Tanzania], we scored two goals, and in this game against Tunisia, we managed three. I believe we’re making progress.”
Simon, who came off the bench in the match against Tunisia, is hopeful to start in Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda on Tuesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Nigeria's struggles in the second half against Tunisia?
Nigeria faced difficulties in maintaining control during the last 15 minutes of the match, where Tunisia managed to score two goals after being down 3–0.
What did Moses Simon say about the match?
Moses Simon indicated that the coach has the answers regarding their performance and emphasized that they were not tired. He noted that while Nigeria had more scoring chances, Tunisia dominated the final stages of the game.
What are Simon's expectations for the next match against Uganda?
Simon, who came off the bench against Tunisia, hopes to start in Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda on Tuesday.
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