AFCON 2025 Draw: Nigeria Faces Tunisia in Group C

Super Eagles of Nigeria to Face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C AFCON 2025 Tournament.

The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the draw ceremony was held in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27, 2025. Nigeria, the runners-up in the 2024 AFCON, have been drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The draw, conducted using the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) pot system, placed Nigeria in a competitive group as they look to secure a fourth AFCON title.

Tunisia, renowned for their strong performances on the continental stage, and a familiar foe to the Super Eagles, are expected to pose significant challenges, while Tanzania and Uganda bring a determined edge to the group.

Group Stage Draw

Here is the full list of groups for the 2025 AFCON:

1. Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros

2. Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe

3. Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania

4. Group D: Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Botswana

5. Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan

6. Group F: Ivory Coast (holders), Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique

AFCON 2025 Draw – Full List

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Nigeria’s Chances

Nigerian fans are optimistic about their team’s chances, considering the draw as relatively easy. With talented players like Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles are expected to perform well in the tournament.

Tournament Schedule

The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The group stages will run from December 21 to 31, followed by the knockout stages.

Road to the Final

The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, where they will compete in a single-elimination format. The quarterfinals will take place on January 3-4, 2026, followed by the semifinals on January 7, 2026. The final will be held on January 18, 2026.

Conclusion

The 2025 AFCON promises to be an exciting tournament, with top African teams competing for the coveted title. With Nigeria drawn into Group C, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament to see how their team will perform.