A mysterious feline oracle has cast its prediction for the high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations encounter between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Tunisia's Carthage Eagles, tipping the three-time champions for victory.
The Feline Verdict for Group C Supremacy
In a now-viral Instagram video, the cat known as Nimbus Pronos was presented with three bowls labelled 'Nigeria', 'Draw', and 'Tunisia'. Without hesitation, the animal walked directly to the bowl marked Nigeria and began eating its contents. This act is interpreted as a prediction for a Nigerian triumph in the match scheduled for 9:00 PM (Nigerian time) on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Morocco.
The winner of this crucial Group C clash will automatically secure top spot in the group and a place in the tournament's Round of 16. Both teams come into the match with confidence, having recorded victories in their opening fixtures of the competition.
Track Record and Fan Reactions
Nimbus Pronos is not a novice in the prediction game. The cat has reportedly correctly forecast its last four matches, including Egypt's win over Zimbabwe—sealed by a Mohamed Salah goal in the 90+1 minute—and the draw between hosts Morocco and Mali.
However, the prediction has stirred strong reactions online, particularly from Tunisian supporters who dismissed the feline forecast:
- One user, zawaliya, commented: "The paper says Nigeria, but the reality is Tunisia will play the match of a lifetime."
- Another, djm8297, stated: "We are muslims we don't believe in this kind of predictions... And the victory will return to Tunisia Inchaleh."
- Egyptian fan khaled.elgbally showed solidarity: "From Egypt, we are with Tunisia, and God willing, they will win it."
Historical Context: Nigeria vs Tunisia Rivalry
The two nations have a long footballing history. According to CAF records, Nigeria and Tunisia have met 21 times across all competitions. The head-to-head record slightly favors the Carthage Eagles, who have six wins to Nigeria's five, with 10 matches ending in draws.
In the context of the Africa Cup of Nations finals, however, the Super Eagles hold the edge with three wins, one defeat, and two matches decided by penalties. The most recent AFCON meeting between the sides was in the Round of 16 at the 2021 tournament in Cameroon, where Tunisia edged out Nigeria with a 1-0 victory.
As kickoff approaches, all eyes will be on whether the Super Eagles can live up to the unusual prophecy or if the Carthage Eagles will, as their fans believe, write their own destiny on the pitch in Fez.
