Nigeria will face Uganda in their final group game at the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, hoping for a favorable result to finish top of Group C.
The Super Eagles will return to the Fez Stadium in Fez for a third time at the tournament, as they battle the Cranes in a high-stakes encounter.
In this article, SportPremi provides the match preview and team news ahead of Tuesday’s clash.
Uganda vs Nigeria Preview
Uganda head into the clash with only a single point from their first two matches. They started their campaign on a poor note, losing 3-1 to Tunisia, before they snatched a late point against Tanzania in their last match.
The Cranes could have won that particular encounter, but missed a stoppage-time penalty which denied them victory. However, they are unbeaten in their last three matches against the Super Eagles and will head into this clash with full confidence.
Nigeria, meanwhile, are one of the teams that have booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the competition so far after two matches. They have won both of their games at the AFCON so far, defeating Tanzania 2-1 in their first match and recording another 3-2 win over Tunisia in their second match.
The Super Eagles five goals from two matches places them joint with the Carthage Eagles as the highest scorers at the tournament after match-day two.
What to play for?
Uganda must defeat Nigeria to stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the tournament. That will take them to four points, which could be enough to seal their spot in the round of 16.
Nigeria have qualified for the knockout stages, but must secure at least a point from this clash to finish top of the group and avoid a tougher opponent in their round of 16 clash.
Head to Head record
20.11.2018 – Nigeria 0-0 Uganda (International Friendly Match)
25.03.2015 – Nigeria 0-1 Uganda (International Friendly Match)
02.06.2007 – Uganda 2-1 Nigeria (AFCON qualifiers)
24.03.2007 – Nigeria 1-0 Uganda (AFCON qualifiers)
Uganda have won two of the last four meetings, while Nigeria are winless against the Cranes in their last three matches, making this particular match one to watch out for.
Form:
Nigeria head into the clash in fine form, as they have won both of their matches so far in Morocco although they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Egypt in a preparatory friendly match for the tournament.
The Super Eagles have also won seven of their last nine group stage games at the African Cup of Nations, losing one and recording one draw.
Nigeria Team News
Head coach Eric Chelle named a 28-man squad for the tournament, but with qualification secured he could spring the changes ahead of the clash with Uganda.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could get a rest after struggling with injury against Tunisia, while several new faces could also get a shot at starting the game.
Predicted Lineups:
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Uzoho
Defenders: Alebiosu, Ogbu, Bassey, Onyemaechi
Midfielders: Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi
Forwards: Adams, Chukwueze, Lookman
Where to watch Uganda vs Nigeria match
Nigerian viewers can catch all the action live on NTA Sports 24, NTA (National Station), and SuperSport’s dedicated AFCON channels (202/205).
The match will kickoff at the Fez Stadium on Tuesday at 17:00 hours.
Prediction
Uganda 0-2 Nigeria
The Super Eagles’ quality should see them ease to a comfortable win over Uganda and head into the knockout rounds in full confidence.
