Nigeria and Uganda will face off in a decisive Group C fixture of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Monday, with qualification still at stake for the Cranes.

Super Eagles go into this clash as firm favourites, having already secured qualification with two wins from their opening group matches.

Uganda, on the other hand, sits third in the group with just one point from two matches and must win to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Head-to-head

This will be only the second meeting between Nigeria and Uganda at the AFCON finals.

Their previous encounter came in the semi-finals of the 1978 tournament, where Uganda recorded a 2–1 victory.

Overall, Uganda hold a slight historical edge, with four wins to Nigeria’s two, while two matches have ended in draws. Uganda are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Nigeria (W2 D1).

Current form

Currently sitting bottom, Uganda have scored two goals so far at AFCON 2025. They have conceded four goals from seven shots on target faced and are winless in their last five AFCON matches.

Eagles, on the other hand, won both games against Tanzania and Tunisia. They have scored in each of their last nine AFCON matches and are aiming to win all three group games for the first time since 2021.

Possible line-ups

With qualification already secured, Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle may rotate his squad ahead of the knockout phase.

He may use goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, including Bright Osayi-Samuel, Sanusi, Ogbu, Onyeka, Dele Bashiru, Awaziem, Ejuke, Akinsanmiro, Onuachu, and Nwadika.

Other squad members available include Uzoho, Obasogie, Ndidi, Ajayi, Lookman, Onyemaechi, Muhammed, Iwobi, Bassey, Akoh and Lawal.

Pre-match comments

Paul Put (Uganda coach):

“We are facing a very good team — finalists in the last African edition — and they have shown their quality again. But we know exactly why we are here. If we want to change our situation, we must get a good result.”

Jordan Obita (Uganda defender):

“Playing against Nigeria is really good. As a player, it’s our dream to play against the best players. We will give our best to stand a chance to get a result.”

Eric Sekou Chelle (Nigeria coach):

“Football is unpredictable. When you get an opportunity, it’s very important to take it. Sometimes one opportunity has to be enough to decide the game.”

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria captain):

“We are hungry for this game and have the desire to win. Everyone in the squad knows the importance of this match, and we are ready to give our all.”

Match details

Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Group: C

Fixture: Nigeria vs Uganda

Venue: Fez Stadium, Fes, Morocco

Kick-off: 5 pm local time (16:00 GMT)

Where to watch: The match will be available to the Nigerian audience on SuperSport channels 252 and 254 on DStv and mobile streaming platforms. Other channels across Africa include SABC 2 for South African audiences and Canal+ Afrique for francophone countries.