Nigeria’s Super Eagles will compete in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 draw was held on Monday, January 27, at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, revealing the paths for the 24 qualified teams to the coveted trophy.
The tournament, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, will take place across six Moroccan cities and nine stadiums, showcasing Africa’s finest football talent.
Highlights of the Draw
- Hosts Morocco lead Group A, facing a strong challenge from Mali, Zambia, and Comoros.
- Record seven-time winners Egypt are drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.
- Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in Group C, where they’ll face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
- 2021 champions Senegal take on DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana in Group D.
- Group E features 2019 winners Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
- Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire face rivals Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique in a competitive Group F.
The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 16.
African football legends Serge Aurier, Aliou Cissé, Joseph Yobo, and Mustapha Hadji assisted in conducting the broadcast of the draw across 90 countries worldwide.
This marks Morocco’s first time hosting the AFCON since 1988, and anticipation is high for a thrilling tournament. Their campaign will kick off with an opening match against Tanzania.
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