Nigeria and Uganda set for crucial AFCON 2025 group clash
Nigeria and Uganda are preparing for a decisive Group C match at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The Super Eagles have already secured qualification with two wins, while Uganda must win to keep their hopes alive. This will be only their second meeting at the AFCON finals, with Uganda holding a slight historical edge. The match will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Fez Stadium in Morocco.
Match highlights
- The Super Eagles have won both group matches and are aiming for a perfect group stage, a feat last achieved in 2021.
- Uganda sits third in the group with one point and must win to stay in the tournament.
- Their previous AFCON finals meeting was in the 1978 semi-finals, where Uganda won 2–1.
- Possible line-ups for Nigeria include Stanley Nwabali, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Sanusi, Ogbu, Onyeka, Dele Bashiru, Awaziem, Ejuke, Akinsanmiro, Onuachu, and Nwadika.
- The match kicks off at 5 pm local time (16:00 GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, and will be broadcast on SuperSport channels 252 and 254, among others.
