Nigeria’s Super Eagles forwards, Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, have expressed strong confidence in the team’s ability and mindset ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group C clash with Tunisia in Fès. Both players believe the squad possesses the hunger, focus, and quality needed to secure a decisive result in what promises to be one of the most competitive fixtures of the group stage.
The encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès carries significant weight, with Nigeria and Tunisia level on three points after recording opening-match victories. With qualification to the knockout phase within reach, the winner of the tie will move into a commanding position to finish top of the group, easing pressure ahead of the final round of matches.
Onuachu, who has been in fine form at club level with Trabzonspor, is optimistic about Nigeria’s prospects in the tournament. He stressed that while respect must be given to Tunisia’s football pedigree, the Super Eagles have assembled a squad capable of competing with the best teams on the continent. According to the striker, maintaining concentration and taking each match on its own merit will be key to fulfilling the team’s ambitions.
Nigeria may be one of Africa’s football powerhouses, but Onuachu emphasized that success will only come through discipline and consistency. Although many players dream of lifting the AFCON trophy, he noted that the immediate priority is navigating the group stage step by step. After featuring as a substitute in the 2–1 victory over Tanzania, the former Genk forward is eager to make a bigger contribution as the tournament progresses.
Dele-Bashiru shared a similar outlook, highlighting the pride and motivation that comes with representing Nigeria on the AFCON stage. The Lazio midfielder explained that simply being part of the competition is enough to drive the players to give maximum effort, especially in high-stakes matches like the one against Tunisia. He underlined the importance of the fixture, describing it as a key opportunity to assert dominance in the group.
With both sides aware of what is at stake, Saturday’s clash is expected to be fiercely contested. A win would not only confirm qualification for the knockout rounds but also provide a psychological boost heading into the latter stages of the tournament. For the Super Eagles, it represents another chance to underline their status as serious contenders for continental glory.
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