AFCON 2025: Nigeria v Tunisia to play before full house after ticket sell-out

Tickets for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations group-stage clash against Tunisia have been completely sold out, Soccernet.ng reports.

This sets the stage for one of the most atmospheric nights of the tournament so far and eases concerns over sparse attendances in Morocco.

The Super Eagles face Tunisia on Saturday at the 40,000-capacity Fez Stadium, in a match that could effectively decide qualification from Group C. Both teams opened their AFCON 2025 campaigns with wins and are level on three points, making the encounter the group’s standout fixture.

Information on the Confederation of African Football’s official ticketing platform confirmed that all three ticket categories had been fully booked. Category 1 tickets were priced at 300 Moroccan dirhams (approximately ₦47,734), Category 2 at 200 dirhams (₦31,822), and Category 3 at 100 dirhams (₦15,911), based on current exchange rates. Sales are due to close 24 hours before kick-off, with a limit of two tickets per buyer under CAF’s safety and accessibility rules.

The sell-out has come as a surprise given the subdued crowds seen at several matches earlier in the tournament.

Nigeria’s opening 2–1 win over Tanzania attracted an official attendance of just 11,444 spectators, leaving large sections of the Fez Stadium empty despite its capacity of around 40,000. Similar scenes have been recorded across multiple group games, following a vibrant opening fixture involving hosts Morocco.

BAD NEWS? OR GOOD NEWS? Tickets for Nigeria’s game against Tunisia are sold out. Could that be the Tunisia fans making the short flight over to support the Carthage Eagles? Or just Moroccans in love with the Super Eagles?
Is this a good or not so good thing for Nigeria?
Guess… pic.twitter.com/WqznQMPG7m

— Obong Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) December 25, 2025

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Nigeria vs Tunisia: A decisive night for Group C

On the pitch, an explosive match awaits. Nigeria edged Tanzania 2–1 in their opener, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, while Tunisia delivered a more emphatic statement by beating Uganda 3–1.

With both sides on three points, victory in Fez would all but secure a place in the round of 16 and hand a significant psychological advantage heading into the final group fixture.

ESPN journalist Colin Udoh highlighted the ticket development on social media, raising questions about the likely composition of the crowd and its potential influence on the Super Eagles.

“Tickets for Nigeria’s game against Tunisia are sold out,” Udoh wrote. “Could that be the Tunisia fans making the short flight over to support the Carthage Eagles? Or just Moroccans in love with the Super Eagles? Is this a good or not so good thing for Nigeria?”

Tunisia, ranked significantly higher than Tanzania by FIFA, are widely viewed as a sterner and more disciplined opponent. Nigeria will need to raise their level after a performance against Tanzania that left room for improvement.

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni, speaking in Morocco after Nigeria’s opening match, warned that Saturday’s encounter would be far more demanding.

“We were lucky today [against Tanzania],” Aiyegbeni said. “When you look at Tanzania, they had chances to kill the game and we were lucky to get away with it. Hopefully against Tunisia it’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be a tough one.”

Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time. With a full stadium now guaranteed, Nigeria v Tunisia is set to deliver one of the most charged atmospheres of AFCON 2025 so far, and a defining moment in Group C.