Veteran Nigerian center-back and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations gold medalist Kenneth Omeruo has called on the Super Eagles to maintain maximum alertness in their upcoming Group C showdown against Tunisia. The two continental powerhouses will face off today, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the 40,000-seat Fez Stadium in Morocco.
This high-profile match carries significant weight for both sides, as the victor will officially secure a place in the tournament’s Round of 16 with a game to spare.
The Super Eagles enter the fixture with momentum following a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, which featured goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. However, the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia currently lead the group on goal difference after a convincing 3-1 win against Uganda. Omeruo, who established himself as a cornerstone of the legendary 2013 defense alongside Joseph Yobo and Godfrey Oboabona, believes the Tunisians represent a much steeper technical challenge than the Tanzanian side.
“It’s an important game. If we win, we go into the next round, but we have to be careful because Tunisia are more technical than our last opponents,” Omeruo told PUNCH Sports Extra during a pre-match discussion. “We will always play to win, but I don’t expect anything short of good football as well.”
At 32, Omeruo remains one of the few active links to the Stephen Keshi era, providing a vital bridge of experience for the current generation of defenders like Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi. His 2013 triumph in South Africa was built on a foundation of defensive solidity and the avoidance of mental lapses, qualities he insists the team must replicate in Fès. While Nigeria aims to avenge their 2021 elimination by Tunisia, Omeruo’s veteran perspective serves as a reminder that tactical patience will be just as crucial as offensive firepower in this top-of-the-table clash.
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