The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria have been positioned in Group C for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the place they are going to face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw for the thirty fifth version of the event befell in Rabat, Morocco, on 27 January 2025, setting the stage for an thrilling competitors in December.
As one of many event’s robust contenders following their runner-up end in 2023, Nigeria will look to make amends for his or her slim loss to Ivory Coast within the remaining. The group stage draw presents a mixture of challenges for the Tremendous Eagles, with Tunisia, a standard powerhouse in African soccer, standing out as a key rival. Uganda and Tanzania, whereas much less skilled at this degree, may also present robust competitors, with each groups able to springing surprises.
The event will kick off on 21 December 2025, with the ultimate match set to happen on 18 January 2026 on the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria, hoping to safe their fourth AFCON title, might want to prime their group to keep away from harder knockout spherical fixtures.
Different notable groups within the competitors embrace defending champions Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Senegal, with all eyes on the host nation Morocco, who may also be seeking to declare their first continental title.
The total Group C line-up for Nigeria’s marketing campaign is as follows:
- Nigeria
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Tanzania
Full 2025 Afcon 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: Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
