Group C is expected to be the ‘group of death’ after 2023 champions Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana were paired together alongside the Gambia and Somalia.
According to the release, the marathon is scheduled to begin on January 29 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa, behind AFCON finalists Senegal, ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, ranked 8th globally.
“Make una go interview referee,” was the retort of one of Nigeria’s Super Eagles players after losing to the hosts, Morocco, on penalties.
Head-to-head across all competitions also favoured Morocco, but this time very heavily. Both teams have faced each other 11 times, with Morocco winning six and Nigeria three.
“Players and coaching staff of #Nigeria are waiting on #AFCON2025 bonus payments, “Mr Okeleji stated.
Nigeria will face the winner of the round of 16 match between Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conde added that Mozambique doesn’t have big names such as Osimhen, but has the commitment of both young and old players in the team.
After a dominant start in the match, Onuachu opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 28th minute.
The former Rubin Kazan player tagged the game against Nigeria a “final of the group stage.”
