The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group C for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. The draw, held on January 27 in Rabat, has paired Nigeria with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
As three-time AFCON champions, Nigeria will aim to bounce back from their runner-up finish in the 2023 edition, where they narrowly lost to Ivory Coast in the final. Tunisia, a formidable opponent with a strong history in African football, poses the biggest challenge in the group. Uganda and Tanzania, though less experienced on the continental stage, could provide unexpected hurdles for the Super Eagles.
The tournament will open on December 21, with the final scheduled for January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria will look to deliver a solid group-stage performance as they target their fourth AFCON title.
2025 AFCON Group Draw
Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
The Super Eagles' fans will be eager to see how the team fares in the group stage as they seek to reaffirm their dominance in African football.
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