WAFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Tunisia – team news, kick-off time, match preview
Nine-time champions Nigeria will begin their 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Tunisia on Sunday, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Group B opener marks a crucial fixture for both sides, with the Super Falcons aiming to reclaim the continental crown they last lifted in 2018, while Tunisia look to build on their quarter-final finish in the 2022 edition.
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria vs Tunisia
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Kick-Off Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Venue: Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
Nigeria head into the match with star forwards Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade expected to lead the charge.
Ajibade, in red-hot form, has scored in each of the Super Falcons’ last five outings against African opposition.
The team’s preparation has included a 3-1 win over Ghana and a goalless draw with Portugal.
Tunisia, featuring sharpshooter Sabrine Ellouzi, who scored seven goals during the qualifiers, will look to cause an upset.
She will be supported by Mariem Houij, the North Africans’ all-time top scorer.
Tunisia qualified with an emphatic 12-1 aggregate victory over Niger but suffered a 3-1 defeat to Morocco in a warm-up clash.
Meanwhile, this will be the second WAFCON meeting between the two nations.
Their previous encounter at the 2008 tournament ended in a goalless draw.
Nigeria are heavy favourites but will be wary of a Tunisia side capable of springing surprises on their day.
