Lorenzen confident Uganda can challenge Nigeria at AFCON
Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has expressed confidence ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes are set to face tough Group C opponents, including Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania. Lorenzen believes Uganda can make things difficult for the favourites when the tournament begins in Morocco on June 5, 2025. The team is eager to prove themselves after missing the last two AFCON editions.
Match highlights
- Melvyn Lorenzen stated that Uganda will not be an easy opponent for any team in Group C at AFCON 2025.
- Uganda will play their first match against Tunisia next Tuesday, followed by games against Tanzania and Nigeria.
- The Cranes are making their eighth appearance at the AFCON finals, returning after missing the last two tournaments.
- Nigeria, runners-up in the last edition, will face Uganda on December 31, 2025, in Fez.
- Historically, Uganda has given Nigeria tough matches, including their famous 1978 semi-final victory.
