The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for a challenging campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after being drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania.
The draw, which took place today in Rabat, Morocco, sets the stage for what will be a thrilling and competitive AFCON 2025 group stage for the three-time AFCON champions.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have a proud history in the tournament, with 16 medals from 20 AFCON appearances.
They will be hoping to add to that legacy after finishing as runners-up in the 2024 edition, where they were narrowly defeated by Ivory Coast in the final.
Tunisia, a perennial AFCON contender, will provide a formidable challenge, while Uganda and Tanzania are both capable of springing surprises.
AFCON 2025 group C is one of the competitive group and the Super Eagles will need to be at their best if they are to navigate their way through to the knockout rounds.
The Super Eagles depth of talent, combined with their rich history in African football, means Nigeria will be one of the favorites to make it out of the group, but the road to the title will not be easy.
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This year’s AFCON is also significant for the host nation, Morocco, which is hosting the tournament for the first time since 1988.
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After pulling out as hosts in 2015 due to Ebola concerns, Morocco will finally welcome the continent’s top footballing nations to its shores.
The Full Groups for AFCON 2025:
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 Republic, Botswana
Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Group F: Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
In addition to the draw, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has revealed that nine stadiums across Morocco will host matches during the tournament.
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The cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier will be the heart of the competition.
In Rabat, four stadiums will host matches: Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Stade Al Barid, Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah and Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay EL Hassan.
The other venues include Complexe Sportif Mohammed V in Casablanca, Grand Stade d’Agadir in Agadir, Grand Stade de Marrakech bin Marrakech, Complexe Sportif de Fèsbin Fes, and Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier.
The 2025 AFCON competition will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, and with these world-class stadiums ready to host the best teams in Africa, the tournament promises to be an unforgettable spectacle.
Source: The Athletic NG
