Victor osimhe and Francis uzoho get 3rd place boost

Nigeria vs Tunisia match will likely see two new players making their AFCON debut
- It is understood that Gernot Rohr will field Francis Uzoho and Victor Osimhen for the game
- The Super Eagles were knocked out in the semi finals of the competition by Algeria
Reports coming in from Super Eagles camp reveals that Gernot Rohr has decided to drop Daniel Akpeyi for the third placed match against Tunisia.
The three-time African champions will slug it out with the Carthage Eagles in the playoffs after losing their semi final clash with Algeria.
It is understood that Rohr will field third choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and striker Victor Osimhen who are the only players not to have kicked the ball in the tournament.
Nigeria vs Tunisia match will likely see two new players making their AFCON debut
- It is understood that Gernot Rohr will field Francis Uzoho and Victor Osimhen for the game.
It also indicates that Francis Uzoho will be handed the opportunity by the German tactician to play his first game for the Super Eagles at AFCON.
Nigeria qualified as runners-up in Group after finishing behind surprise team of the tournament Madagascar.