The stage is set for the final Group C clash at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face the Uganda Cranes at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday evening.
Kick-off is at 5pm local time (4 p.m. GMT), with both teams arriving at this encounter driven by very different motivations.
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Nigeria are already assured of a place in the Round of 16 after back-to-back victories over Tanzania and Tunisia, but head coach Eric Chelle’s side are targeting a third straight win or at least a draw to seal top spot in the group.
Uganda, meanwhile, have no room for error and must win to keep alive their hopes of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.
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This match marks only the second meeting between the two sides at the AFCON finals.
Their first came 47 years ago, in the semi-finals of the 1978 tournament in Ghana, when Uganda stunned Nigeria 2–1 en route to the final. That result still stands as Uganda’s only AFCON victory over the Super Eagles, but it remains a powerful reference point for a Cranes side in need of belief.
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Overall, Uganda and Nigeria have faced each other eight times across all competitions. The Cranes hold a slight historical edge, with four wins to Nigeria’s two, alongside two draws. Uganda are also unbeaten in their last three meetings with Nigeria, including a goalless friendly draw in Asaba in 2018.
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On current form, however, Nigeria arrive as clear favourites. The Super Eagles have won their opening two group games, extending their strong AFCON group-stage record and confirming their 16th consecutive appearance in the knockout rounds.
No nation has reached the AFCON knockout phase as consistently as Nigeria, who have now progressed beyond the group stage for the 19th time.
As action unfolds in Fez, stay with PREMIUM TIMES for live updates, key moments, goals and reactions from this final Group C clash.
We are all set for the final Group C clash here in Fez
Super Eagles X1 Vs Uganda
Uzoho – Alebiosu, Igoh, Bassey, Bruno – Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru – Chukwueze, Onuachu, Simon, Osimhen
The game is already underway
Early Yellow card for Calvin Bassey
Throw in for Uganda
Five minutes gone: Nigeria 0-0 Uganda
A Uganda player down on the pitch after a tackle from Raphael Onyedika
The other Group C clash between Tanzania and Tunisia also goalless for now
Good run by the Super Eagles but the final shot leaves much to be desired
10 minutes gone: Uganda 0-0 Nigeria
Ryan’ Alebiosu at the end of a rough tackle by the Ugandan defender
Even play so far 10 attacks from Uganda and Nigeria
Corner kick for Uganda but Uzoho makes a quick each save for Nigeria
Big scare for Uganda as Goalkeeper Dennis Oyango appears injured
He is back on and the scoreline remains: Uganda 0-0 Nigeria. The situation is also the same in the Group C clash between between Tanzania and Tunisia
Goal! Onuachu with the opening goal for Nigeria
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru with a tailored pass for Onuachu who pokes in the ball for the Super Eagles
Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
Nigeria clearly ahead in Group C with 9 points Tunisia on 4 points Tanzania on 2 while Uganda are bottom with just a point
Free kick for Uganda but the opportunity has been wasted
Super Eagles have been more physical in the this match with six fouls committed compared to Uganda’s single foul
40 minutes gone: Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
Four minutes added time
Free kick for Nigeria as Chukwueze is brought down
Half Time
Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
The only goal scored far netted by Paul Onuachu
