The Super Eagles of Nigeria went down 0-1 to a more determined Tunisian national team at the knockout stage of the ongoing African Nations Cup competition in Cameroon.
The only goal of the match wasv scored by Tunisian stricker, Msakni in the early minutes of the second half, as Nigerian Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye failed to stop the goal bound shot from outside the 18-yard box.
The Tunisian team has progressed to the quarterfinals to play against play against Burkina Faso as the Super Eagles get set to return home.
After the match, the victorious Tunisia coach, Mondher Kebaier, revealed how his team stopped the impressive Nigerian team from progressing to the quarter-finals.
Nigeria was tagged favourite to lift the trophy after their amazing performance in the group stage with a record 9 points from three games.
“Today we came up with tactics to put pressure on the Nigerian wingers because they are very dangerous. And we also know they have difficulties when they lose the ball,” he said.
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