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Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025


Nigeria vs Uganda

Date: Tues.30th Dec.2025

Time: 5pm

Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès

https://www.cafonline.com/afcon2025/match-centre?competition=190&season=2025&match=2506802

Nigeria vs Uganda

Games won: 4
Games drawn: 2
Games lost: 2


14 Mar 1978 Uganda v Nigeria W 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations

26 Sep 1981 Nigeria v Uganda W 0-1 International Friendly

29 Aug 1992 Nigeria v Uganda L 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations

17 Jul 1993 Uganda v Nigeria D 0-0 Africa Cup of Nations

24 Mar 2007 Nigeria v Uganda L 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations

02 Jun 2007 Uganda v Nigeria W 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations

25 Mar 2015 Nigeria v Uganda W 0-1 International Friendly

20 Nov 2018 Nigeria v Uganda 0-0 International Friendly

Let go there.....
Impressive

So the super eagles goes into the last match with 6 points and stay top of the group

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania
🇳🇬 Nigeria 3 – 2 Tunisia 🇹🇳

6 points, top of the group, and through to the Round of 16! ✅


⚽ Sammy Ajayi 🇳🇬 1 goals
⚽ Victor Osimhen 🇳🇬 1 goal
⚽ Wilfred Ndidi 🇳🇬 1 goal
⚽ Ademola Lookman 🇳🇬 2 goals




The Super Eagles will be coming into the last game of the group relaxed

Next up: Uganda on 30th December

Tunisia 3 - 1 Uganda
Uganda 1 -- 1 Tanzania

⚽


Next match

Nigeria vs Uganda

R/16 & Group C top spot already secured.
Opportunity for Chelle to try out new players.


Our likely R/16 =Nigeria vs Angola

But If Uganda beats Nigeria,
Or if Tanzania gets a Score Draw or Win against Tunisia, then
R/16 =Nigeria vs Mozambique
Or Nigeria vs Cameroon (if Mozambique beats Cameroon)

Lookman so far has been the driving force for the super eagles

The cranes of Uganda secured a vital point against Tanzania to keep their hope alive
They will look to upset Nigeria to have a possible change

This Robosky, you be greedy man. 😁

Out of over 3million Nairaland members, only you chop Front Page and FTC.
You still open mouth, chop 2ndTC, 3rdTC, 4thTC, 5thTC...
and yet you still no belleful.

EyeCumInPeace:
This Robosky, you be greedy man. 😁

Out of over 3million Nairaland members, only you chop Front Page and FTC.
You still open mouth, chop 2ndTC, 3rdTC, 4thTC, 5thTC...
and yet you still no belleful.

Congratulations
You just chop your space

Osimhen, Lukman, Ndidi and Onyeka will definitely rest in the match. They will be brought in as substitutes though

Uganda to unleash Uchenna ikpeazu against Nigeria

Having qualified for the round of 16 already
I want Nigeria to play with her second Star studded team like this

Raphael Onyedika set to play against uganda

Match day

Up Next: Super Eagles Nigeria vs Uganda
📆 30th Dec, 2025
⏰ 5 PM 🇳🇬
🏟️ Fez Stadium, Fes

🇳🇬 Super Eagles 🇳🇬





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Match day....


Let's go there....

"Lookman is a problem, I fear him more than Osimhen," ....Fans declares

Osimhen's physical presence and finishing ability remain formidable, but Lookman's creativity, movement, and ability to unlock defences from multiple positions gives the Super Eagles tactical flexibility that makes them nightmare to any team in the world.

Nigeria vs Uganda: AFCON 2025 –

team news, start time and lineups
Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.



Who: Nigeria vs Uganda
What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Where: Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco
When: Tuesday, December 30, at 5pm (16:00 GMT)


Nigeria have done the hard work early. Their place in the AFCON last 16 is booked, Group C top spot assured, and Tuesday’s meeting with Uganda offers a chance to make it three wins from three in Morocco.


The Super Eagles arrived at the tournament still reeling from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but back-to-back victories have helped them regain momentum and reassert their status as genuine title contenders.

The three-time champions, who have not lifted the trophy since 2013, boast quality across the pitch. While their attacking threat has been evident, greater defensive solidity will be the focus when they face Uganda in Tuesday’s clash in Fez.

Though the fixture carries little consequence for Nigeria, it is a do-or-die encounter for Uganda, who must spring a major upset against the West African giants to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Here’s everything you need to know about Uganda vs Nigeria:

What happened in Nigeria’s first two matches?
Nigeria kicked off their AFCON campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania, a game in which the Super Eagles were left to rue their inability to convert chances.

But they bounced back with an impressive display of attacking prowess and survived a late rally by Tunisia to win 3-2, sealing their spot in the last 16.

What happened in Uganda’s first two matches?
Uganda suffered a 3-1 defeat to Tunisia in the opening match and had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Tanzania in the second game.

While Uganda were inferior to Tunisia in the opener, they had the chance to seal victory in the second game against East African rivals Tanzania, but Allan Okello missed a penalty in stoppage time.


What are the AFCON Group C standings, and who can qualify?
Nigeria lead Group C with six points, having registered two wins in two matches. They are already through to the last 16.

Tunisia sit second with three points, while Tanzania and Uganda are third and fourth respectively, both with one point each. All three teams are in the mix to qualify, though Tunisia have the best chance out of the trio, with a draw against Tanzania on Tuesday enough to progress.

The top two teams from each group, along with the best four third-place teams, will advance to the round of 16.

Nigeria are guaranteed to finish top of Group C, regardless of results in the final round. Even if they lose and Tunisia win the next match, both teams would finish on six points, with Nigeria ahead on the competition’s head-to-head tiebreaker.


Who will Nigeria face in the round of 16?
Nigeria will face a third-placed side from Group A, B or F in the next round on January 5. Currently, it means it could be one of Zambia, Angola or Mozambique.

Like all of Nigeria’s group games, the last-16 contest will also be held in Fez.

Who are Nigeria’s best players?

With two goals and two assists, Ademola Lookman is arguably Nigeria’s best player and the tournament’s standout attacker so far. The 28-year-old was the architect of Nigeria’s victories in both games, playing an equal role as a playmaker and finisher.

Apart from him, striker Victor Osimhen has been one of the most feared attackers, while Alex Iwobi has been pulling the strings in midfield.




Who are Uganda’s best players?
Attacking midfielder Okello, known as “Star Boy” in his homeland, is one of Uganda’s key players. His late penalty miss against Tanzania proved costly, but it does little to diminish his talent and importance to the side.

Midfielder Denis Omedi and striker Uche Ikpeazu, who both scored off the bench, have proven to be impactful and could be handed starts.

Form guide
All competitions, most recent result last:

Nigeria: W-W-L-L-W

Uganda: D-L-L-L-W

Head-to-head
Uganda and Nigeria have played each other a total of eight times, including in competitive and friendly games.

Although ranked 47 spots below Nigeria, Uganda have historically had a strong record against the mighty West Africans. Uganda have won four times, Nigeria have won only twice, while two games ended in a draw.

The last meeting between the teams took place in 2018 in an international friendly, which ended in a goalless draw. Their last AFCON face-off was in June 2007, when Uganda won 2-1 in a group fixture.

AFCON records
Uganda have played seven times at AFCON, with their best result a runners-up finish in 1978. They also finished fourth in 1962.

Nigeria have played at the tournament 20 times, finishing winners on three occasions and runners-up five times.


Fez Stadium is pictured prior the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group C football match between Nigeria and Tunisia
The 45,000-capacity Fez Stadium will host Tuesday’s clash between Nigeria and Uganda [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP]
Nigeria team news
With the last-16 qualification secured, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, is expected to rest the usual starters and hand game time to other players.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Semi Ajayi, striker Osimhen and attacking midfielder Lookman are all one yellow card away from suspension and could be rested.

Nigeria’s predicted lineup
Francis Uzoho (goalkeeper); Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Frank Onyeka; Raphael Onyedika, Wilfried Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onauchu

Uganda team news
Uganda head coach Paul Put will name a full-strength side for this must-win encounter. He has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Uganda’s predicted lineup
Denis Onyango (goalkeeper); Kenneth Semakula, Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Aziz Kayondo; Allan Okello, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Denis Omedi, Rogers Mato; Travis Mutyaba; Uche Ikpeazu

Paul Put




Everything is possible against Nigeria'
"We know we are facing a very good team, who were the finalists in the last AFCON edition. Also, they have performed very well, because they have the maximum of their points,” the Belgian tactician told reporters ahead of the fixture at Fez Stadium.

"The players are willing to give their best for tomorrow’s (Tuesday) game. It’s going to be hard, it’s going to be difficult, but in football, everything is possible.

"We want to stick with the mentality that everyone is beatable and see what will happen

We have already qualified to next round so this match isn't important. They should use it to test other players who haven't had playing time since the competition began.....

GanagiBitrus:
R/16 & Group C top spot already secured.
Opportunity for Chelle to try out new players.


Our likely R/16 =Nigeria vs Angola

But If Uganda beats Nigeria,
Or if Tanzania gets a Score Draw or Win against Tunisia, then
R/16 =Nigeria vs Mozambique
Or Nigeria vs Cameroon (if Mozambique beats Cameroon)

Bring anybody

Even Cameroon them go collect

TOPCRUISE:
Osimhen, Lukman, Ndidi and Onyeka will definitely rest in the match. They will be brought in as substitutes though

What are they rested for.
In tournament football rest is rust.
Soccer is momentum game.
You have a maximum of 7 games in around three weeks plus. What do you need rest for.
Not top player will want to rest when he has performance targets to meet.

Nigeria 4-0Uganda.Na wotowoto for them

Nigeria 5:1 Uganda this is my prediction

robosky02:
The cranes of Uganda secured a vital point against Tanzania to keep their hope alive
They will look to upset Nigeria to have a possible change

Ogbeni, upset Nigeria how . Nigeria has topped this group and already qualified. I doubt Nigeria will start any of the key players.

We will surely be doing a 3 out of 3 today.... God speed boys💪

If DR Congo comes 2nd in group D we may likely face them again in the knockout stage

The Super Eagles should be prepared for their World cup elimination revenge

Reference:
What are they rested for.
In tournament football rest is rust.
Soccer is momentum game.
You have a maximum of 7 games in around three weeks plus. What do you need rest for.
Not top player will want to rest when he has performance targets to meet.

If Osimen come play and collect injury, na you go first complain say why he play in a meaningless game. Come on gerrout of here

I predict a win or draw for the Ugandans. Why? Because we are not using our full-strength squad to prosecute the game