Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match after a stellar performance as Nigeria edged Tunisia 3-2 in their second Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The thrilling victory, played on Saturday night, confirmed the Super Eagles’ place in the Round of 16, keeping their hopes of lifting the continental trophy very much alive.
The Atalanta winger was the architect of Nigeria’s first goal, delivering a precise cross to Victor Osimhen in the 44th minute, just before halftime.
His vision and creativity in the final third set the tone for a match that would see the Eagles battle hard to secure all three points.
Just five minutes into the second half, Lookman again demonstrated his influence, providing a well-weighted assist for Wilfred Ndidi to score Nigeria’s second goal.
The 28-year-old then completed his impactful display by netting the third in the 67th minute, marking his second goal of the tournament and further cementing his status as a key figure for Eric Chelle’s side.
Lookman’s performance not only earned him individual accolades but also highlighted his growing importance to the Super Eagles’ attacking setup.
With his combination of pace, creativity, and composure in front of goal, he has quickly become a player Nigeria can rely on in crucial AFCON fixtures as they look to advance deeper into the tournament.
