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Eagles Thrill in Nervy Win: Osimhen, Ndidi and Lookman Lead Nigeria into Round of 16
Nigeria edged out Tunisia 3-2 to secure a Round of 16 spot in the World Cup after a nerve-wracking Group C encounter, thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman.
Nigeria edged out Tunisia 3-2 in a thrilling Group C match to secure a spot in the Round of 16. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman helped propel the Eagles into the knockout stage. The nervy clash saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but Nigeria's trio of strikers ultimately proved decisive. With this win, Nigeria advances to the next round of competition.
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