The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 fixtures being held in Cameroon.
Tunisia, who lost to Gambia 1-0 on Thursday, booked their place to the knockout stage as one of the four third-placed countries.
On the other hand, the Super Eagles topped their group D, claiming the maximum nine points after winning all three matches.
Meanwhile, Egypt, who finished second in Nigeria’s group will have to step up and beat Ivory Coast for a place in the Quarter-Finals.
In other pairings, Cameroon will face Comoros, tournament debutants, while Burkina Faso will play the Gambia, another debutant nation.
Full Fixtures for AFCON Round of 16
Sunday 23 January 2022
17:00 – Burkina Faso v Gabon (Limbe Stadium, Limbe)
20:00 – Nigeria v Tunisia (Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua)
Monday 24 January 2022
17:00 – Guinea v Gambia (Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam)
20:00 – Cameroon v Comoros (Olembe Stadium, Yaounde)
Tuesday 25 January 2022
17:00 – Senegal v Cape Verde (Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam)
20:00 – Morocco v Malawi (Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaounde)
Wednesday 26 January 2022
17:00 – Cote d’Ivoire v Egypt (Japoma Stadium, Douala)
20:00 – Mali v Equatorial Guinea (Limbe Stadium, Limbe)
