The Super Eagles have been drawn into Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the draw ceremony held on Monday evening in Rabat, Morocco.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was present at the event as Nigeria were drawn alongside Tunisia, winners of the 2004 AFCON title, Uganda, who were runners-up in 1978, and Tanzania, a team making only their third AFCON appearance.
Where will the Super Eagles be based?
Nigeria will play all their Group C games at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, a multipurpose stadium located in Fez, northern Morocco.
The venue, with a capacity of 35,468, will also host quarter-final matches during the tournament.
Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, the stadium has established itself as a hub for sporting excellence in the region.
Who are Nigeria’s toughest opponents in Group C?
On paper, Tunisia will undoubtedly be the Super Eagles' toughest challenge. The Carthage Eagles eliminated Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2022 AFCON in Cameroon, a 1-0 defeat still fresh in the memory.
Tunisia, ranked ninth in Africa, boasts a solid AFCON pedigree with 20 tournament appearances and a title win in 2004.
By comparison, Uganda and Tanzania rank 19th and 24th in Africa, respectively, according to the December 2024 FIFA rankings.
While both teams will aim to upset the odds, Nigeria’s wealth of talent gives them a clear advantage.
What are Nigeria’s chances of qualification?
The Super Eagles' chances of progressing are exceptionally high.
The team has consistently advanced past the group stage in their last ten AFCON appearances.
With top-tier players like reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Victor Boniface and Alex Iwobi, Nigeria is well-positioned to dominate the group.
Although football is unpredictable, Uganda and Tanzania appear less likely to derail the Super Eagles’ campaign.
Super Eagles’ head-to-head records vs Group C opponents
Tunisia has participated in 20 AFCON tournaments, winning in 2004.
In 21 meetings with the Carthage Eagles, Nigeria has won six, drawn eight, and lost seven.
Uganda, runners-up in 1978, has qualified for AFCON seven times.
The Super Eagles have faced the Cranes eight times, winning four, drawing two, and losing two.
Tanzania has appeared at AFCON twice, in 1980 and 2019, with both campaigns ending at the group stage.
Nigeria has never lost to the Taifa Stars in eight encounters, winning five and drawing three.
AFCON 2025 group stage fixtures
- December 23, 2025: Nigeria vs Tanzania – 1 pm
- December 27, 2025: Nigeria vs Tunisia – 1 pm
- December 30, 2025: Uganda vs Nigeria – 6 pm
All games will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
With a strong squad and favourable group opponents, Nigeria will aim to make a bold statement in their bid for a fourth AFCON title.
