AFCON 2021, Nigeria is to play Tunisia on round of 16.
Glamtush reports that Nigeria is set to play Tunisia on Sunday in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations being held in Cameroon.
This was confirmed on Thursday, following the completion of all group games in the competition.
Tunisia, who lost to Gambia 1-0 on Thursday, booked their place to the knockout phase as one of the four third-placed countries.
On the other hand, the Super Eagles topped their group, claiming the maximum nine points after winning all three matches.
Meanwhile, Egypt, who finished second in Nigeria’s group will have to step up and beat Ivory Coast for a place in the Quarter-Finals.
Nigeria’s match against Tunisia will Kick off at 8pm on Sunday, January 23.
See the full fixtures:
23 JAN
Burkina Faso v Gabon – 17:00
Nigeria v Tunisia – 20:00
24 JAN
Guinea v Gambia – 17:00
Cameroon v Comoros – 20:00
25 JAN
Senegal v Cape Verde – 17:00
Morocco v Malawi – 20:00
26 JAN
Ivory Coast v Egypt – 17:00
Mali v Equatorial Guinea – 20:00
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