Super Eagles To Clash With Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Or Mozambique In AFCON 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face either Ivory Coast, Cameroon, or Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda in Fez on Tuesday.

According to reports, goals from striker Paul Onuachu and a brace from midfielder Raphael Onyedika secured Nigeria’s third consecutive win, allowing them to top Group C with a perfect nine points, ahead of Tunisia and Tanzania.

This result means the Super Eagles will confront the third-placed team from Group F, with the exact opponent to be determined after the final round of group matches. Group F remains tightly contested, featuring defending champions Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique, all vying for the group’s top positions.

Currently, the Elephants of Ivory Coast lead the group on four points, level with Cameroon. Both teams are inseparable on points, head-to-head record, and goal difference, leaving fair play points as the temporary tiebreaker. Mozambique sits third with three points, just behind the top two. Any of these three teams could finish third depending on the outcomes of their remaining matches.

Meanwhile, already-eliminated Gabon, at the bottom of Group F, will face Ivory Coast, while Mozambique meets Cameroon in simultaneous fixtures that will finalize the group standings.

Nigeria’s triumph, coupled with Tanzania’s 1-1 draw against Tunisia, confirmed the complete list of teams advancing to the knockout stage. The Taifa Stars of Tanzania made history by reaching the round of 16 for the first time, finishing third in Group C ahead of Uganda.

The Super Eagles’ round of 16 clash is scheduled for Monday, January 5, in Fez. The complete knockout bracket will be confirmed once all group matches are concluded.