So we have to win it. ” (REUTERS)18:30, Marc MayoBurkina Faso and Gabon are heading for penalties... 18:26, Marc MayoUnlike their opponents, Tunisia have been consistent qualifiers for the Cup of Nations but have a poor record at this stage. Since winning the tournament for the only time in 2004, they have lost in the first knockout round five times. That includes a 6-5 defeat on penalties in the 2006 quarter-finals - although they did down Nigeria en route to their trophy triumph two years earlier. 18:21, Marc MayoNigeria have a bit of an on/off relationship with the Africa Cup of Nations. Finishing third last time out followed two tournaments which they failed to qualify for - having won the cup in 2013. They also failed to qualify for the 2012 AFCON after a string of third-placed finishes between 2002 and 20, with four semi-final defeats in five tournaments.
Still going in Limbe... 18:53, Marc MayoTwice now we have seen Gabon miss immediately followed by a Burkina Faso miss! It’s 6-6... 18:50, Marc MayoWilfred Ndidi has outlined the difference between life under Augustine Eguavoen and Gernot Rohr in the Nigeria squad. Rohr was sacked in December and Leicester midfielder Ndidi said this week: “It is the same team but different philosophy. “And it’s just the fact that our current manager just made us understand and made everything simple, basic. “And he just helps us believe in ourselves and also gives us the push actually to express ourselves and the freedom also to express ourselves. ”Managers in profile18:46, Marc MayoAnother manager who has largely plied his trade on home soil, Augustine Eguavoen is out to deliver a fourth AFCON trophy to Nigeria.
Pretty breathless stuff... 19:10, Marc Mayo9 mins: CHANCE FOR TUNISIA! That could have been a huge breakthrough! The ball reaches Talbi at the far-post and his placed effort is cleared off the line. 19:07, Marc Mayo6 mins: A first sign of Tunisia in attack but Nigeria win the ball and look to break quickly - a move which is only ended by some last-ditch tackles. Even the referee struggled to keep up with the pace of that move.
Match highlightsKick-off: 7pm GMT | Roumde Adjia StadiumHow can I watch the match live in the UK? GOAL! Msakni from distance for TunisiaRED CARD! Iwobi is dismissed minutes after coming on20:45, Marc Mayo90 mins: Five minutes added on... 20:43, Marc Mayo88 mins: Aribo off for captain Musa - can he be Nigeria’s saviour? 20:43, Marc Mayo87 mins: Are we set for more late drama in this AFCON clash? Ndidi tries his luck again from far out and drags his effort wide.
After that, though, the national team refused to accept missed opportunities and exacted retribution on its parquet court with a lead of over 30 points. Additionally, there were no issues when they met with Kenya and the DR Congo. In addition, the team won each of the summer’s friendly matches, which is quite significant when projecting Egypt in the forthcoming encounter. Despite having a rather good team, Tunisia was defeated twice by South Sudan. The boys had no issues throughout the conflict with Rwanda and Cameroon, therefore they took second place in the group with assurance. The squad defeated Ivory Coast in two friendly games during the summer, and they went undefeated in their parallel group.
20:15, Marc Mayo59 mins: Here we go, Iwobi and Olayinka replace Iheanacho and Awoniyi. 20:13, Marc Mayo57 mins: A poor control from Sanusi lets the ball roll out of play from a good position on the left. With that, Nigeria ready two subs. 20:12, Marc Mayo56 mins: That is lovely defending from Skhiri as Iheanacho rushes the box. The Leicester striker prepares to fire at goal and his opponent races in from behind to put in a vital touch and calmly roll the ball back to Ben Said in goal.
However, with his contract due up this year and big expectations from fans, can he deliver a vital victory today? (AFP via Getty Images)18:37, Marc MayoFormer Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi came up with a curious analogy to describe the Super Eagles’ opponents ahead of the game…“We are soaring to the finals, but one day at a time, ” he stated. “We know the game will be tricky. “Tunisia is like the British weather, today they are s*****, the next second, they are flying.
19:39, Marc Mayo39 mins: A move forward for Tunisia ends with Rafia taking aim from a slightly uncomfortable position, as he effectively ran away from goal. He wraps his foot around the ball well yet cannot curl it back in enough and Okoye watches it sail wide. 19:36, Marc Mayo36 mins: Tricky feet from Simon down the left wing but Drager and Rafia double up on the Nantes forward and a goal-kick is their reward. A sturdy, professional high-five between the Tunisia players as celebration for their efforts. Nice. 19:33, Marc Mayo33 mins: Sanusi throws a left leg into a challenge that misses the ball as Rafia turned him, it’s both a foul to Tunisia and a bit of discomfort for the Nigeria man as his studs got stuck in the turf of landing. He’s okay to continue, though.
19:53, Marc MayoThe fans in the stadium have been impressive as ever despite the lack of goalmouth action. These Nigeria devotees even turned out for a pre-game rehearsal this morning in Garoua! (AFP via Getty Images)19:49, Marc MayoIf it’s all square after 90 minutes, we’ll require extra-time and maybe penalties. Just saying... Half-time! Nigeria 0-0 Tunisia19:45, Marc Mayo45 mins: That’s it for the first-half! No stoppage time necessary. 19:45, Marc Mayo44 mins: Nigeria in some comfortable possession just inside the Tunisia half as the first-half draws to a close. 19:43, Marc Mayo42 mins: The two teams appear to have spent all their goalmouth action tokens in the first 15 minutes. Simon is next to try and force something but whips a ball in, straight at the goalkeeper with no attacker on the horizon.
And we have a VAR check for a potential red card... 20:19, Marc Mayo63 mins: Tunisia enjoying a spell on the ball, which has looked a bit questionable all night given the pace of the Nigeria press - when they can get into it. In case you missed it, here’s the goal:20:18, Marc Mayo61 mins: Iwobi immediately into the midst of the action with a nice control down the right channel, yet his pass fails to find his man. The ball works its way to Ndidi, who has a whack from 25 yards and watches it drift high over the bar.
Egypt vs Tunisia: 2023 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, Group F Live Stream, Schedule, Fixture, and Probable Lineups, August 26 2022There will be a match between Egypt and Tunisia as part of the World Cup qualifying process. Meeting face-to-face will improve the forecast for Egypt vs. Tunisia. Tunisia has four victories on its record, giving it the edge in the phase of six games. Last year, the Afrobasket hosted the final contest. Tunisia then won with a final score of 87:81. Egypt suffered a significant loss against Senegal to end the first round of the selection process.
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20:05, Marc Mayo49 mins: Chukwueze throws himself into a cross that lands at the far-post as Nigeria look to get back into the game, once again Tunisia’s defending is very sound. A big, big test here for the Super Eagles! 20:04, Marc Mayo48 mins: Well, he just thought: why not?! Msakni strode forward and, 25 yards out, wound up for a low, bouncing shot... and Okoye couldn’t handle it! GOAL! Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia | Msakni, 46'20:02, Marc Mayo46 mins: A shot from distance goes through Okoye! TUNISIA LEAD!!!! Second-half begins! Nigeria 0-0 Tunisia20:00, Marc MayoA pre-half huddle from Tunisia and we’re back underway at Roumde Adjia Stadium! 19:58, Marc MayoThe second-half is almost upon us, who can secure their place in the last eight with the breakthrough? 19:56, Marc MayoBurkina Faso await in Saturday evening’s quarter-final for whoever comes out on top in this one - after their nervy win over Gabon.
Having enjoyed a long career in Belgium as a striker, the 56-year-old took up management in his home country after retiring in 2000. An initial spell with the Super Eagles fives years later led to a third-placed finish in the 2006 tournament before he returned in December as interim following Gernot Rohr’s exit. (AFP via Getty Images)18:43, Marc MayoNothing can separate Gabon and Burkina Faso after the first three penalties for each team - it’s 3-3 in Limbe. Managers in profile18:40, Marc MayoMondher Kebaier is a stalwart of Tunisian football who has been in charge of the national team since 2019. The former defender, 51, played for CA Bizertin before stepping into the dugout and working with the likes of AS Marsa and Etoile du Sahel.
“If you don’t want to win for yourself, it is your problem, but win for me. Super Eagles, we need to celebrate, we need to party, we need to dance. ”18:57, Marc MayoEl Hadji Diouf also believes Tunisia are capable of both the amazing and the awful. “I have always said that I consider the Tunisian team to be Italy of the African continent, ” ex-Senegal star Diouf said to Mosaique FM. “They can come to the stadium and play a good match. They can get to the stadium and sleep on the field. ”Burkina Faso are through! 18:54, Marc MayoWe have a result! It’s penalty shootout glory for Burkina Faso! They will face the winner of Nigeria versus Tunisia...
He made it look so simple. 20:09, Marc Mayo53 mins: That goal came just 63 seconds into the second-half, Augustine Eguavoen will have been utterly furious with that. And he won’t be too happy with Laidouni after the midfielder picks up a booking for just a couple of nibbles with his studs at Ndidi. 20:07, Marc Mayo51 mins: The touches of gamesmanship from the Eagles of Carthage were even evident at 0-0 and Laidouni makes sure to spend a few extra seconds on the ground after winning a free-kick near his area.
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