AFCON 2025 Group C Preview: Super Eagles brace for Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania test

Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promises drama, quality football and compelling storylines as Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to clash for a place in the knockout stage.

Blending continental heavyweights with ambitious challengers, the group reflects the growing competitiveness of African football, where reputation alone is no longer enough to guarantee progress.

Nigeria and Tunisia enter the group as clear favourites, backed by pedigree, experience and deep squads filled with players competing at the highest levels in Europe and Africa.

The Super Eagles, perennial title contenders, will rely on their attacking firepower, physical presence and tournament know-how to impose themselves.

With a strong blend of seasoned stars and emerging talents, Nigeria are widely expected to finish among the top two and secure automatic qualification to the second round.

Tunisia, four-time African champions, bring discipline, tactical organisation and a strong defensive tradition into the group.

Known for their ability to grind out results in major tournaments, the Carthage Eagles are likely to be Nigeria’s closest rivals for top spot. If they maintain their defensive solidity and efficiency in front of goal, Tunisia should also be well positioned to claim one of the automatic qualification slots.

However, Uganda and Tanzania are far from mere participants. Uganda arrive with renewed confidence, driven by a youthful squad and an aggressive pressing style that could trouble more established sides.

Tanzania, meanwhile, will aim to build on recent tournament experience, using their pace and team spirit to spring surprises.

Both teams will see Group C as an opportunity to challenge the hierarchy and possibly push for qualification, whether automatically or as one of the best third-placed teams.

As the group unfolds, Nigeria and Tunisia appear best placed to advance directly to the second round, but with ambition running high across all four camps, Group C could yet deliver unexpected twists and memorable moments at AFCON 2025.