Nigeria don already do the hard work finish. Super Eagles don qualify for AFCON round of 16, dem don lock Group C top spot. Dis last group match, Uganda vs Nigeria, na chance make dem complete three wins for Morocco.

After dem miss 2026 World Cup, pressure plenty on Nigeria before AFCON start. But two straight wins don ginger the team, bring back confidence, show say Super Eagles still be strong title challengers, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.

Uganda vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Dey Chase Three Wins

Nigeria get quality players for every position. Goals don flow well, but against Uganda, focus go be how dem go keep defence tight. Since qualification don sure, coach fit test other players without pressure.

For Uganda side, Uganda vs Nigeria na life-or-death match. Dem must pull big upset against Super Eagles if dem wan continue for AFCON.

How Nigeria Take Start AFCON

Super Eagles start tournament with small but important 2-1 win against Tanzania. Dem miss chances, but still collect three points.

Second match sweet well-well. Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 after strong attacking display. Even when Tunisia push late, Super Eagles hold ground, qualify early for knockout stage.

Uganda Performance So Far

Uganda begin with 3-1 loss to Tunisia, match wey hard for dem control. Second game show improvement, but dem draw 1-1 with Tanzania.

Late penalty miss by Allan Okello for stoppage time spoil better chance, leave Uganda with serious work before Uganda vs Nigeria.

Make We Explain AFCON Group C Table

Nigeria dey top Group C with six points from two matches, qualification don sure. Tunisia get three points, while Tanzania and Uganda get one point each.

Top two teams qualify automatic, plus four best third-place teams. Nigeria don already secure first position, but fight still dey for remaining slot.

Who Nigeria Fit Meet for Round of 16?

Super Eagles go play one third-place team from Group A, B or F for next round on January 5. As e stand now, e fit be Zambia, Angola or Mozambique.

All Nigeria matches, including round of 16, go happen for Fez.

Naija Key Players to Watch

Ademola Lookman don shine pass everybody so far. E get two goals and two assists, dey create chances and score goals for Super Eagles.

Victor Osimhen still dey worry defenders with movement and power, while Alex Iwobi dey run midfield with calm passes and control.

Uganda Players Wey Fit Cause Problem

Allan Okello still be main man for Uganda attack. Even though e miss late penalty against Tanzania, e talent and importance no reduce.

Denis Omedi and Uche Ikpeazu don show impact from bench with goals, and dem fit start this important match.

Recent Form Before Uganda vs Nigeria

Nigeria (all competitions): W-W-L-D-W
Uganda (all competitions): D-L-L-L-W

Head-to-Head Record

Uganda and Nigeria don meet eight times for friendly and competitive matches. Uganda don win four times, Nigeria don win two, while two matches end draw.

Last time dem play na 2018 friendly wey end 0-0. Last AFCON meeting na 2007, when Uganda beat Nigeria 2-1 for group stage.

AFCON History Quick Look

Uganda don play AFCON seven times. Their best performance na second place for 1978.

Nigeria dey play AFCON for 20th time. Super Eagles don win trophy three times and finish second five times.

Nigeria Team News Before Uganda Match

Since qualification don sure, coach Eric Chelle fit rotate squad. Some regular starters dey one yellow card away from suspension, so dem fit rest.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali get small knee issue, while Frank Onyeka pick ankle knock for last match. Both players expected return to training, final decision go come after last session.

“Una go see surprise for team rotation tomorrow, but for now I no fit talk anything.”

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 go line up full-strength team for this must-win match. All him players dey fit, so e get complete 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

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Last Updated on December 29, 2025 4:20 pm by Hitvibz Media