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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained the reasons behind his team's victory over Tunisia, winning 3-2 in Saturday’s AFCON group match.
Chelle witnessed three goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, which secured Nigeria's win against Tunisia.
This result positions Nigeria at the top of Group C with 6 points from two matches, ahead of second-placed Tunisia, while Tanzania and Uganda occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively.
In his post-match interview, Chelle stated that his team maintained possession effectively for about 70 minutes against Tunisia, emphasizing that they played exceptionally well by scoring three goals.
“Tunisia did not concede a single goal during the World Cup qualifiers,” Chelle remarked in an interview with RFI.
“Scoring three goals against this team is, for me, a remarkable achievement. We controlled the ball very well for approximately 70 minutes.”
Nigeria will face Uganda in their next AFCON match in the coming days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals for Nigeria in the match against Tunisia?
The goals for Nigeria were scored by Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman.
What was the significance of Nigeria's victory in this match?
This victory placed Nigeria at the top of Group C with 6 points from two matches, ahead of Tunisia.
When is Nigeria's next match in the AFCON tournament?
Nigeria's next match in the AFCON tournament is against Uganda in the coming days.


