Ighalo secures third place for Super Eagles at the AFCON in Tunisia 0-1 Nigeria.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
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Match Report
Nigeria claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to some calamitous defending from opponents Tunisia in Cairo.
Odion Ighalo was gifted an early goal as Nigeria claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Tunisia.
Aiming to maintain their perfect record in AFCON third-place play-offs, Nigeria were presented with the lead when Tunisia goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia and defender Yassine Meriah combined to tee up Ighalo.
Wahbi Khazri looked sharp as Tunisia rallied, and created his side's best chance when he set up Firas Chaouat for what should have been a simple finish early in the second half.
Chaouat could not take advantage, though, and while Ben Cherifia's excellent save from Samuel Chukwueze kept Tunisia's hopes alive, Nigeria had little trouble holding on to their lead.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start
3' GOAL! Tunisia 0-1 Nigeria (Ighalo)
Goal! Tunisia 0-1 Nigeria. Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
15' MISS! Sassi's long shot wide out
45' Ighalo subbed off with leg injury
47' CLOSE! Chaouat's shot wide out
63' Chukwueze's long shot inches wide!
78' CHANCE! Chalali's shot wide out
91' SAVE! Iwobi's free-kick saved
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