Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed a challenging but navigable path at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following the official group stage draw held ahead of the tournament in Morocco.
Placed in Group C, Nigeria will compete against Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda, a mix that combines familiar rivals with emerging threats.
Expectations are already high, given the Super Eagles’ pedigree on the continental stage.
With three AFCON titles to their name, Nigeria heads into the competition widely regarded as one of the teams capable of going all the way.
Moreover, memories of the last edition remain fresh after the Eagles fell 2–1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a dramatic final, despite taking an early lead.
That near miss has sharpened the team’s ambition. A senior team official said the squad is “fully aware of what slipped away last time and determined to correct that in Morocco.”
Nigeria will begin their group campaign against Tanzania, setting the tone for what is expected to be an intense opening fixture.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Fez Stadium, where early momentum could prove decisive.
Attention, however, will quickly shift to the second group game against Tunisia, a clash that has historically produced tight and emotionally charged encounters.
Observers believe the outcome of that fixture could shape the final standings in Group C.
“The Tunisia match is always about discipline and mentality,” a former international noted. “Whichever side manages pressure better usually comes out on top.”
The Super Eagles will round off their group stage against Uganda, a side that has grown in confidence in recent years and is expected to push Nigeria until the final whistle.
Under the tournament format, the top two teams in each group will advance to the round of 16.
In addition, four of the best third-placed teams across the groups will also progress, keeping qualification hopes alive deep into the group phase.
As preparations intensify, Nigeria’s focus remains clear: dominate the group stage, build momentum, and position strongly for the knockout rounds.
Hence, Morocco 2025 is shaping up as another defining chapter in the Super Eagles’ AFCON journey.
Nigeria’s Group C Fixtures at AFCON 2025
December 23: Nigeria vs Tanzania – 6:30 pm (WAT)
December 27: Nigeria vs Tunisia – 9:00 pm
December 30: Uganda vs Nigeria – 5:00 pm
With experience, depth, and unfinished business driving them, the Super Eagles will be aiming not just to qualify from Group C, but to mount a serious challenge for continental glory in North Africa.