Nigeria vs Tunisia: Flying Eagles kick off U20 AFCON 2025 in Cairo – Follow LIVE updates

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live coverage of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener between Nigeria and Tunisia!

The 30 June Stadium in Cairo is the setting as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria begin their quest for a record-extending eighth U20 AFCON title.

Aliyu Zubairu’s men come into this clash with confidence, having recorded a morale-boosting 2-1 friendly win over Egypt just days ago.

Expectations are high as Nigeria face Tunisia’s Junior Carthage Eagles — a side parachuted into the tournament but never to be underestimated.

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Can Nigeria's young talents like Kparobo Arierhi, Divine Oliseh, and Clinton Jephta step up and deliver a strong start? Or will Tunisia spring a surprise and upset the West Africans?

Flying Eagles Starting XI vs Tunisia:

• Goalkeeper: Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt

• Defenders: Adamu Bajibir Maigari, Daniel Kolocho Bameyi (C), Emmanuel Chukwu, Odinaka Emmanuel Okoro

• Midfielders: Caleb Ikpoma Ochedikwu, Auwal Ibrahim, Divine Uchechukwu Oliseh

• Forwards: Clinton Degol Jephta, Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi, Bidemi Olalekan Amole

Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates, key moments, goals, substitutions, and expert insight as we bring you every kick from this crucial Group B encounter.

Nigeria 1–0 Tunisia: Who Scored for the Flying Eagles?

The Flying Eagles have taken an early lead in their opening U-20 AFCON 2025 clash against Tunisia, thanks to a composed finish from Auwal Ibrahim.

The Akwa United midfielder received a clever ball from Kparobo Arierhi and calmly slotted it past Tunisian goalkeeper Thomas Zouaghi. A dream start for Aliyu Zubairu’s boys at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.

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