Tunisia defeats Nigeria As Super Eagles Crash Out Of 2021 AFCON
Super Eagles crashed out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 0-1 loss to Tunisia of the North African side.
goalkeeping error from Maduka Okoye gave the Carthage Eagles the goal just two minutes into the second half.
VAM News had reported that Tunisia defeated the Super Eagles 1-0, courtesy of a 47th minute Youssef Msakni strike to progress to the quarter-finals
After recording 9 points after 3 games in the group stage, Nigeria was tagged favourite to lift the trophy for the fourth.
During a post-match conference, Kebaier confirmed that they worked on the Nigeria wingers because they knew how dangerous they could be.
“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.
Tunisia will now play against Burkina Faso in the quarter-final as Super Eagles return home.
Khaleel Reporting For CeejayTV
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