2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Continental Tournament
Third-Place Play-Off
Egypt, 17 July
Tunisia will take on Nigeria in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place play-off match on Wednesday 17 July.
The encounter is scheduled to be played at the Al Salam Stadium. Kick-off is at 20h00.
The Carthage Eagles are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Senegal in extra-time in a semi-final match which was played on Sunday.
Tunisia, who won the 2004 AFCON title as tournament hosts, will be looking to end their campaign with a victory when they face Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Nigeria were defeated 2-1 by Algeria in another semi-final match which was also played on Sunday.
The Super Eagles, who have won three AFCON titles, will be keen to ensure that they finish third in the continental tournament.
The last time Tunisia and Nigeria met was on the 22nd of January 2016.
The two teams played to a 1-1 stalemate in the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C match.
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Last 5 AFCON title winners
2010 - Egypt
2012 - Zambia
2013 - Nigeria
2015 - Ivory Coast
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