Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made up of Nigeria, Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda.
These are sides that have a wealth of AFCON experience, particularly Nigeria and Tunisia, who have a combined four titles, while Tanzania and Uganda are considered minnows in the group.
Afrosport takes a look at their AFCON history and the squads that will feature in Morocco.
NIGERIA
Nickname: Super Eagles
AFCON History
The Super Eagles first appeared in AFCON 1963 and won it for the first time in 1980 on home soil. It followed up with another triumph in 1994, which is considered the finest and most famous period in the country’s history.
They also won their third title in 2013, defeating Burkina Faso in Johannesburg, South Africa.
AFCON Record
Nigeria have featured 20 times at the Africa Cup of Nations, playing 104 games, winning 57, drawing 24, and losing 23.
They have been runners-up five times, the most recent being at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, when they lost to the tournament hosts, while they have won bronze eight times, more than any other team.
Star Player: Victor Osimhen
Nigeria Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa Utd), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars), Francis Uzoho (Omonia)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Zaidu Sanusi (Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Frank Onyeka (Brentford), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias).
Forwards: Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Salim Fago Lawal (Istra 1961).
Coach: Eric Chelle
Tanzania
Nickname: Taifa Stars
AFCON History
Tanzania are making their third AFCON appearance in the last four editions. It also makes it the first time they have qualified for back-to-back tournaments.
AFCON Record
The Taifa Stars have been to AFCON a total of four times, but have never progressed beyond the group stage while also still searching for their first-ever win in the tournament. As co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON with neighbours Uganda and Kenya, they will want to make a strong statement in Morocco.
Star Player: Mbwana Samatta
Tanzania full squad
Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS), Zuberi Foba (Azam FC)
Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto (Young Africans), Shomari Kapombe (Simba SC), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam FC), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans), Nickson Kibabage (Singida BS), Alphonse Mabula (Shamakhi), Wilson Nangu (Simba SC)
Midfielders: Novatus Miroshi (Goztepe), Kelvin Nashon (Pamba Jiji), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC), Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans), Haji Mnoga (Salford City), Dickson Job (Young Africans), Habibu Idd (Singida BS)
Forwards: Tarryn Allarakhia (Rochdale), Charles M’Mombwa (Floriana), Yusuph Kagoma (Simba SC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Morice Abraham (Simba SC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC), Iddi Suleiman (Azam FC), Kibu Dennis (Simba SC), Ally Samatta (Le Havre), Kelvin John (Aalborg), Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba)
Coach: Miguel Gamondi
TUNISIA
Nickname: Carthage Eagles
AFCON History
Tunisia have been a regular face at AFCON since making their debut in 1962. Their finest moment came in 2004 when they defeated Morocco to lift the title on home soil, which remains their only success to date.
Regardless, they are seen as one of the favourites going into each AFCON tournament, being one of the giant sides from North Africa.
AFCON Record
The Carthage Eagles have participated in 21 AFCON tournaments, making them one of the teams with the most appearances.
They have played 83 games previously, winning 25, drawing 30 and losing 28. They have finished as runners-up twice (1965 on home soil and 1996 in South Africa), while they clinched the bronze medal in their maiden AFCON outing in 1962.
Star player: Hannibal Mejbri
Tunisia full squad
Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Ben Said (ES Tunis), Noureddine Farhati (Stade Tunisien), Sabri Ben Hassen (ES Sahel)
Defenders: Yassine Meriah (ES Tunis), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Dylan Bronn (Servette), Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), Nader Ghandri (Akhmat Grozny), Mohamed Ben Ali (ES Tunis), Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday), Ali Abdi (Nice), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Ali Maaloul (CS Sfaxien)
Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt), Houssem Tka (ES Tunis), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Gharafa SC), Ismael Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud (FC Lugano), Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Al Ahly FC), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)
Forwards: Elias Saad (FC Augsburg), Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Hazem Mastouri (Dinamo Makhachkala), Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek SC), Naim Sliti (Al-Shamal SC)
Coach: Sami Trabelsi
UGANDA
Nickname: The Cranes
AFCON History
Uganda are making their eighth appearance in the AFCON finals, and while that might not be a lot in a competition that is over six decades old, they do have history and experience, most notably finishing as runners-up to Ghana in 1978.
AFCON Record
Uganda have played a total of 23 games previously at AFCON and have only four wins, three draws and 16 defeats. They have exited the group stage on five occasions, but will want to send a strong signal in Morocco as they co-host AFCON 2027.
Star player: Denis Onyango
Uganda full squad
Goalkeepers: Salim Magoola (Richards Bay), Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nafian Alionzi (Mechal), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC)
Defenders: Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion), Elio Caprodossi (FC Universitatae Cluj), Jordan Obita (Hibernian), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod), David Owori (SC Villa), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Midfielders: Kenneth Semakula (Al Adalah), Khalid Aucho (Singida Black Stars SC), Ronald Ssekiganda (APR FC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots), Baba Alhassan (FCSB)
Forwards: Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Melvyn Lorenzen (Muangthong United), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien), Denis Omedi (APR FC), Rogers Mato (FK Vardar), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), Jude Ssemugabi (Jamus FC), Uche Ikpeazu (St Johnstone), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)
Coach: Paul Put
