Nigeria, Dec. 28 -- Nigeria and Tunisia delivered one of the defining spectacles of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night in Fes, as the Super Eagles edged a pulsating 3-2 contest to book an early place in the knockout rounds.

In a match that swung violently between control and chaos, goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman sealed a second straight Group C victory for Nigeria Super Eagles, confirming qualification with a game to spare. Yet for all the attacking brilliance, Eric Chelle's side again flirted with danger late on; a pattern that could yet define their tournament.

Against a Tunisia side renowned for discipline and resilience, Nigeria thrilled going forward, but left the pitch with as many quest...