Nigeria to play against Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania at AFCON 2025 group stage in Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Eagles has been drawn to face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Numerous prominent figures graced the final draw for the event, including Morocco’s national team coach Walid Regragui, former coach Tarik Sektioui, football icon Marouane Chamakh, FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa, CAF President Patrice Motsepe, and several others.

With 24 nations competing for continental glory, this edition of AFCON promises high-stakes encounters and the very best African football has to offer.

Group-by-group breakdown
The draw revealed captivating matchups across the six groups, setting the stage for an intense group phase:

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 tournament format ensures fierce competition, with the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, advancing to the knockout stage.

This system guarantees that no team can afford to falter, as every match carries heavy weight.

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