The win marked Nigeria’s fifth bronze medal and 14th top-three finish in U-20 AFCON history.
The defeat marks a missed opportunity for Morocco to win a second title.
Nigeria dominated the early exchanges and created multiple chances, but the Tunisian defence remained resolute.
He has faced backlash on social media for failing to recognise the Africa Cup of Nations as a ‘major tournament.’
He assured fans that any actions undermining these principles would be met with strict repercussions.
The Nigerian team has been held hostage at the airport since they landed on Sunday from Uyo after their chartered flight was diverted for yet-to-be-disclosed reasons.
The three countries will however participate in the qualifiers.
Known previously as Hugo Chávez Stadium, the venue is a 10,000-capacity facility with an artificial turf.
The recent development has forced the NFF to shift plans, appointing Augustine Eguavoen as the interim head coach for the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
According to Olajire, the match would be the baptism for the Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia.
