Nigeria won and secured a place in the “eighth” of the CAN. In the game with Tunisia, counting for the second round of Group C, the Nigerians won 3-2. Zaidu, FC Porto defender, was an unused substitute. Victor Osimhen opened the account close to half-time (44m). At the beginning of the second half, Nigeria extended the lead to two goals through the feet of Wilfred Ndidi (50m). After the hour, the Nigerians made it 3-0 through Ademola Lookman (67m). A victory that seemed certain became complicated for Nigeria. Tunisia responded and reduced the deficit with goals from Montassar Talbi (74m) and Ali Abdi (87m). It caused a scare, but the score didn't change until the end. With this victory (3-2), Nigeria leads Group C with six points and guarantees a place in the “eighth” of the competition. Tunisia, in turn, is second with three points. In the other group game, Uganda and Tanzania drew (1-1). Simon Msuva, through a penalty, opened the scoring for Tanzania (59m). Uganda's response came through the feet of Uche Ikpeazu (80m). In added time, Uganda could have taken the lead, but Allan Okello wasted a penalty (90+1m). With this draw (1-1), Tanzania is third with one point, followed by Uganda, fourth, also with one point.