Tunisia’s head coach Sami Trabelsi has expressed strong admiration for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. This comes as both teams prepare to meet in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Group Stage Challenge
The Carthage Eagles landed in a competitive Group B. They will face Nigeria, Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, and Uganda’s Cranes. Trabelsi acknowledged Nigeria as their toughest opponent.
He described the three-time African champions as consistently excellent. Trabelsi highlighted their gifted squad depth to CAFonline.
Respect for Nigerian Talent
“Nigeria remains a continental powerhouse,” Trabelsi stated. He emphasized their wealth of talent thriving at top European clubs.
The Tunisian coach knows Nigeria’s quality well. The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the last AFCON tournament.
With stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi, they are strong title contenders again.
Historic Rivalry Renewed
Trabelsi draws confidence from Tunisia’s last AFCON meeting with Nigeria. In the 2021 tournament’s Round of 16, Tunisia won 1-0.
That victory remains memorable for Tunisian supporters. Many believe their team can achieve similar success in Morocco.
The crucial group stage match is scheduled for December 27, 2025. Football fans anticipate this high-stakes encounter.
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