Nigeria wrapped up the group phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style, maintaining a 100% record after comfortably defeating Uganda 3-1 in Fes on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Already guaranteed first place in Group C, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle made sweeping changes to his lineup, resting eight players from the previous win over Tunisia. Victor Osimhen led the side as captain, but...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is a doubt for Nigeria’s final Group C match against Uganda at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Chelle revealed that Nwabali is nursing a knee injury, raising the possibility of a change in goal for Tuesday’s encounter. Should the goalkeeper be...
Uganda were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against East African rivals Tanzania after a dramatic Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, where a late equaliser from Uche Ikpeazu was followed by a missed penalty from Allan Okello, Afrosport reports. Both sides collected their first points of the tournament, having begun their AFCON 2025 campaigns with defeats, Uganda losing...
Elias Achouri scored twice as Tunisia kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uganda, maintaining a perfect record against the Cranes in six encounters, Afrosport reports. Following a disappointing group stage exit in the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast, Tunisia quickly took control, with Ellyes Skhiri opening the scoring from a corner in the 10th minute. Achouri doubled the...
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:...
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