2019 Africa Cup Of Nations – Tunisia vs Nigeria Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Tunisia vs Nigeria taking place? Wednesday 17th July, 2019 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Tunisia vs Nigeria taking place? Al Salam Stadium, Cairo
What television channel is Tunisia vs Nigeria on? All AFCON matches will be televised live on either Eurosport 1 or 2
Where can I stream Tunisia vs Nigeria? Subscribers can stream the match via Eurosport Player
Where can I get tickets for Tunisia vs Nigeria? https://www.footballticketnet.com/2019-africa-cup-of-nations
THE TEAM NEWS
TUNISIA
- Tunisia suffered a narrow defeat in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as their bid to reach a first final since 2004 fell just short in their clash with Senegal that needed to be decided in extra-time.
- With the game goalless at the end of 90 minutes following an even contest, Tunisian hearts were broken as Dylan Bronn turned in to his own net ten minutes into extra-time and were unable to find a leveller.
- With third place on the line, Tunisia will be aiming to seal their highest finish since 2000 when they came fourth and although they may look to rotate their side to give some of their squad players some game time, Youssef Msakni is a doubt after he was withdrawn at half-time against Senegal.
NIGERIA
- Nigeria failed to reach an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final as they fell to defeat in the most heart-breaking of circumstances against Algeria as they lost with virtually the last kick of the game.
- William Troost-Ekong had given Algeria the lead when he turned into his own goal but Odion Ighalo levelled from the spot and with the game seemingly heading for extra-time, a free-kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time knocked the Nigerians out.
- After flattering to deceive for most of the tournament, Nigeria improved as the competition progressed but just fell short despite putting in a strong performance against Algeria and will look to end on a high by naming a strong side.
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THE PREDICTION
Both Tunisia and Nigeria suffered tough defeats in their semi-final matches at the Africa Cup of Nations and will need to pick themselves up for this third place play-off. Nigeria had no chance to reply as they lost with pretty much the last kick of the game against Algeria thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s stunning free-kick whilst Tunisia went down to an own goal in extra-time. Both have improved as the tournament progressed but their levels of motivation will be key here and whilst it could go either way, Nigeria can edge it although it may go all the way to a penalty shootout.
