22:25 – The summary of the match
In view of the context, Tunisia’s victory looks like a feat. While they were decimated by the covid, seven positive cases and five staff members including coach Mondher Kebaier, the Carthage Eagles had a very serious match as if they had had no difficulty since the start of the competition. . And yet, it was quite the opposite. Their adversaries had had, until then, a course without pitfalls. With three wins in as many games in the group stage, Nigeria were the favorites for the final victory as the Tunisians accumulated doubts after a failed group stage. But in football, the truth of one match can erase that of all the others. And this evening once again we had the proof. After a first period where the defenses took over the attacks, the Carthage Eagles were able to count on their own phoenix, Youssef Msakni. 31 years old and seventh CAN in a row, perfectly eliminated Wilfred Ndidi before taking his chance from 20 meters. His shot bouncing past the Nigeria goalkeeper was enough to qualify his country. After this goal, Mondher Kebaier’s men continued to control the match until the exclusion of Alexander Iwobi. The Nigerian from Everton only stayed seven minutes on the lawn of Garoua before being sent off after an absolutely uncontrolled sole on the same Msakni. But paradoxically, this is when the Super Eagles proved to be the most dangerous. A few times shivers went through the Tunisian fans as the Nigerians tried to get back into the game. But the Eagles of Carthage will have held and above all deserved this qualification in the quarter-finals. They will face Burkina Faso this Saturday at 8 p.m. who broke away from Gabon earlier in the day after a penalty shootout (1-1, 7 pens to 6).
22:07 – Mskani, the Tunisian hero
Youssef Msakni was therefore the only scorer of this Nigeria – Tunisia. A symbol of Tunisian solidarity in this CAN 2022. At the age of 31, the attacking midfielder of the Qatari club Al-Arabi, is playing his seventh CAN in a row and is entering the participation records.
22:01 – Huge disappointment for Nigeria
At the end of the group stages of this CAN 2022, the Nigerians were the big favorites for the final victory. This setback during this Nigeria – Tunisia is a huge disappointment for Augustine Eguavoen’s men.
21:57 – Tunisia will face Burkina Faso
After their success against the Nigerians in this Nigeria – Tunisia (1-0), Mondher Kebaier’s men will challenge Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals next Saturday at 8 p.m., who had dismissed Gabon a little earlier in the day (1- 1, 7 tab to 6)
21:51 – It’s over!
It’s made for Tunisians! Despite cases of covid and a very revamped starting lineup, the Carthage Eagles qualified for the quarterfinals of CAN 2022. Big disappointment for the Nigerians who had impressed during the group stage.
21:46 – Nigeria close to equalization
Oh Sadiq goes deep. The Nigerian striker pushes the ball which passes Ben Said but rolls slowly past the goal without catching the frame. The Carthage Eagles are still ahead in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:45 – Five minutes of additional time
The fourth referee holds up the luminous panel which indicates five minutes of added time.
21:44 – All for all for Nigeria
Augustine Eguavoen brings Musa in place of Aribo in this Nigeria – Tunisia. A resolutely offensive change for the Super Eagles who give everything to equalize.
21:42 – Ndidi’s shot misses the target!
Oh the fright on the cages of Ben Said! After a good combination with Sadiq, Ndidi took his chance from outside the area but saw his shot escape the framework of the Tunisian goalkeeper who seemed beaten.
21:40 – Khazri enters
It was the good surprises of the score sheet for the Tunisians. Wahbi Khazri and Issam Jebali come into play after testing positive for covid two days ago. They replace Tunisian striker Msakni and Jaziri. There are less than five minutes left in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:38 – Simon Moses’ free kick wasted
It was an opportunity to come back to this Nigeria-Tunisia. But this opportunity was not seized by the Nantes player Moses Simon who took off his shot too much on a free kick placed at 20 meters.
21:36 – Tunisians very close to taking the break
What an opportunity for Skhiri! Haddadi’s setback center towards Skhiri is perfect. The former Montpellier midfielder takes a volley but the shot is blocked by the defense. What a pity for the Tunisians, they could have taken shelter in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:33 – The approximate exit of Ben Said
We were very close to a cap goal for Nigeria. Ben Said comes out too far from his cages and Sadiq was very close to being able to take back this ball and offer the equalizer to his people. But the Carthage Eagles are still holding out ten minutes from the end of this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:30 – Superb stop by Okoye
Oh the Nigerian porter’s tap to get out Sliti’s attempt that made the difference. The goal of the break was close in this Nigeria – Tunisia.
21:29 – Change to Nigeria side
Sadiq enters the game in place of Samuel Chukwueze. The Nigerian coach is looking for solutions to get the equalizer, for the moment, without success.