A third minute goal was enough for Nigeria to beat Tunisia in the Afcon third place playoff. Goal analyses the tactical battle that unfolded.
Nigeria and Tunisia clashed in the third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Wednesday evening in Cairo. A third-minute goal was enough for the Super Eagles to take a 1-0 victory and third place in the tournament.
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Nigeria made two changes from their 95th minute defeat to Algeria in the semi-final. Ola Aina replaced the suspended Chidozie Awaziem at right-back – a first start in the tournament in the former’s best position.