Victor Osimhen celebrates goal during AFCON match between Nigeria and Tunisia on December. (Photo by: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi)
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is still going on strong, as the 24 participating teams continue to battle for supremacy on the continent.
The Super Eagles’ Group C has provided excitement for many fans, as four games have already gone down.
The second round of games in Group C were played on Friday. The first game was between Uganda and Tanzania. That game ended in a 1-1 draw, to ensure that both teams’ hopes of qualifying for the round of 16 remain intact.
Nigeria Celebrate goal during AFCON 2025. (Photo by: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi)
The second game of the group, however, was what got Africa and indeed the world cheering. It was the game between Nigeria and Tunisia.
After dominating and going up three goals, the Super Eagles nearly lost their lead. But eventually, they survived and saw out a 3-2 win.
In this article, Soccernet.ng ranks the top five performers in Group C of AFCON 2025 on matchday two.
AFCON 2025 Group C’s Best Five on MD2
5. Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania)
The Taifa Stars defender had a remarkable performance against Uganda in their 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Although he did not get any goal contribution, he put in a solid shift at the back. Hamad recorded two tackles, five clearances, and won all 12 of his duels. He hardly put a foot wrong on the night, and he was a major reason his side got a draw against Uganda.
4. Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia)
Hannibal Mejbri of Tunisia during the AFCON 2025 match of group C against Uganda (Photo by Imago)
Mejbri had a very strong showing for Tunisia against Nigeria. He struggled to stamp his authority in the midfield in the first half. But he improved in the second and was in the middle of everything good for the Carthage Eagles.
The Burnley man got an assist on the night. He would be disappointed that his side lost eventually.
3. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
Victor Osimhen looks on during the AFCON 2025 (Photo by Thor WegnerxDeFodi ImagesxImago)
Victor Osimhen registered a goal and an assist for Nigeria against Tunisia. He scored a brilliant header in the first half, before setting up Lookman for Nigeria’s third in the second half.
Osimhen was a problem for the Tunisian defenders, and he probably would have scored two more on the night if he had used his his chances judiciously.
2. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)
AFCON 2025 in Morocco Wilfred Ndidi, Iwobi, Akor Adams during the game against Tunisia Copyright: xSulaimanxPoojaxAdebayox
Wilfred Ndidi had yet another great game in the middle of the park for Nigeria. He covered every single blade of grass and hardly gave the Tunisians any breathing space.
His dictated the tempo of the game brilliantly and hardly put a wrong foot. To crown his efforts, he scored the second goal for Nigeria.
1. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Lookman was the star of matchday 2 in Group C. He scored a goal and assisted two others to drag Nigeria to a 3-2 win over Tunisia.
Ademola Lookman’s footwork was on another level, and it led straight to the goal.
Ademola Lookman’s footwork was on another level, and it led straight to the goal.
Your @RexonaNG Move of the Day. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/EjBbmasgbA
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 28, 2025
He was just unplayable. His goal on the night was simply delightful. It was a solid performance from the Atalanta man.
