Team Lineups
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Nigeria (4-3-3): Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK); Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie (defenders); Halimatu Ayinde, Rasheedat Ajibade, Deborah Abiodun (midfielders); Rinsola Babajide, Tony Payne, Asisat Oshoala (forwards).
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Tunisia (5-3-2): Soulayma Jebrani (GK); Chaima Abbassi, Samia Aouni, Rania Aouina, Yesmin Khanchouch, Myriam Bayahia (defenders); Chirine Lamti, Norhène Bettoumi, Sabrine Ellouzi (midfielders); Yosra Ben Hadj Mahmoud, Salma Zemzem (forwards).
Match Summary
Nigeria dominated from the start. They recorded 72.3% possession compared to Tunisia’s 27.7%, and created far more chances. In total Nigeria took 24 shots (9 on target) to Tunisia’s 6 shots (0 on target). The Super Falcons converted three of those opportunities: Oshoala (4′), Babajide (45+1′), and Ihezuo (84′). Nigeria’s defense held firm throughout. Tunisian goalkeeper Soulayma Jebrani made 6 saves, while Nigerian keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie earned a clean sheet. Each side received one yellow card. Nigeria also won 6 corner kicks to Tunisia’s 1.
Key Statistics
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Possession: Nigeria 72.3% – Tunisia 27.7%
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Shots (on target): Nigeria 24 (9 on target) – Tunisia 6 (0 on target)
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Corner kicks: Nigeria 6 – Tunisia 1
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Saves: Nigeria 0 – Tunisia 6
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Yellow cards: Nigeria 2 – Tunisia 1
These statistics underline Nigeria’s control of the game. The Super Falcons will carry momentum into their next Group B fixture, while Tunisia will seek to recover in the coming matches.