Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali roughly takes down opponent but escapes a red card. What happened?

Tunisia and Nigeria are facing off in the second round of Group C action at the Africa Cup of Nations.

At the end of the first half, Super Eagles’ talisman Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock, and early in the second half, Wilfred Ndidi doubled his side’s advantage.

In the 56th minute, Nigerian keeper Stanley Nwabali clattered into Mohamed Ben Romdhane with a reckless challenge, but avoided a red card because earlier in the same attack Ajayi had committed a rough foul on Mejbri.

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It’s worth noting that the winner of this match will secure top spot in Group C with a game to spare.