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2025 AFCON: Super Eagles to face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in group stage

Host nation Morocco will headline Group A, while defending champions Côte d’Ivoire are in Group F.

• January 27, 2025
Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles squad [Credit: Super Eagles ]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The three-time African champions will face a challenging path to glory as they seek to add a fourth AFCON title to their trophy cabinet. Nigeria narrowly missed out on victory in the last final, losing to Côte d’Ivoire.

The draw, conducted today, revealed a competitive field for the tournament. Host nation Morocco will headline Group A, while defending champions Côte d’Ivoire are in Group F.

Tunisia, a consistent force in African football, will be a formidable opponent for Nigeria. Uganda and Tanzania, though potential underdogs, bring an unpredictable element to the group and will pose their unique challenges.

Nigeria boasts a rich history in the AFCON, having previously lifted the trophy in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

2025 AFCON Group Stage Draw:

Group A: Morocco (hosts), 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 (holders), Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique

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