Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia. The Super Eagles, led by forward Victor Osimhen, initially built a commanding lead before enduring a tense late comeback attempt from the Tunisian side.

• Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match on December 27, 2025.
• Forward Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman scored for Nigeria.
• Tunisia's late goals came from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi, almost forcing an equalizer in stoppage time.
• The win places Nigeria at the top of Group C with six points.

Sadio Mane scored a crucial equalizer for Senegal against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match. This result keeps Senegal at the top of their group with one match remaining.

• Cedric Bakambu initially put the DR Congo ahead in the 61st minute.
• Mane's equalizer, his 10th AFCON goal, came eight minutes later after a play initiated by teenage substitute Ibrahim Mbaye.
• Both teams now have four points in Group D, with Senegal holding a superior goal difference before facing Benin on Tuesday.

A late penalty miss by midfielder Allan Okello cost Uganda a victory against East African rivals Tanzania, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash. The missed opportunity leaves both teams with one point from two matches.

• Okello's penalty in stoppage time sailed over the bar, denying Uganda a crucial win.
• Simon Msuva scored from a penalty for Tanzania, giving them the lead just before the hour mark.
• Substitute Uche Ikpeazu equalized for Uganda with a header from Denis Omedi's cross with 10 minutes remaining.