Friendly:Tunisia Impress With 1–1 Draw Against Brazil Before AFCON Meeting Nigeria
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By Sportsgister
Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 Group Stage opponents Tunisia delivered another strong performance on Tuesday, holding global football powerhouse Brazil to an impressive 1–1 draw in an international friendly.
The result extends Tunisia’s unbeaten streak to six matches, comprising four wins and two draws, a form that will surely catch the attention of the Super Eagles as both nations prepare to meet in the AFCON group stage.
The Carthage Eagles opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a well-worked team move that stunned the Brazilians. However, Brazil equalised just before halftime, with Chelsea rising star Estevão converting from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.
Brazil nearly completed the comeback late in the game, but Lucas Paquetá failed to convert a penalty with just 12 minutes remaining, allowing Tunisia to hold firm for a morale-boosting result.
With the Africa Cup of Nations just around the corner, Tunisia’s solid defensive structure and consistent form present a significant challenge for Nigeria.
Their draw against Brazil serves as a timely reminder that the Super Eagles will face a disciplined, confident, and in-form opponent when the two sides meet in Morocco for the continental showdown.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
