AFCON 2025: Nigeria perfect as knockout picture sharpens
The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.
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00:00The Africa Cup of Nations group stage continued its final round of games, with Group C and D reaching their decisive matches.
00:17Chasing a knockout spot, Uganda went into their final Group C encounter as underdogs against Nigeria, already qualified as group leaders.
00:25Nigeria wrapped up a flawless campaign with a 3-1 win over Uganda, even with Ademola Lukman rested, as Rafael Onyedeka struck twice to see the perfect nine points.
00:38The Super Eagles march on in style, while Uganda exit at the group stage.
00:44Elsewhere, Tanzania held Tunisia to a draw to finish third, setting up a daunting round of 16 clash against tournament favourites Morocco.
00:52I think Nigeria have a very good squad, very good players, good striker, Oshemen is in top form right now, even Lukman, top form.
01:01So now we Nigerians are asking nothing less than the Cup. We want the Cup, we need it at home, and that's it.
01:07Any AFCON Nigeria goes to Nigeria is always a favourite, one of the favourites. I don't think that's different with this tournament.
01:14If we meet Morocco on the way, it might be tricky because it's held here, but I think we do have probably the best team in the tournament.
01:22I would expect us to win it, and yeah, I'm pretty confident.
01:27Leaders Senegal and DR Congo finished their Group D campaigns with commanding 3-0 wins.
01:32The Lions of Taranga topped their group on goal difference, while outsiders Benin progressed despite defeat.
01:38The reward, a round of 16 clash with the fairs of Egypt in Agadir.
01:45FAS may be hosting just a handful of matches, but the city itself steals the show.
01:51Morocco's cultural hub pulses with football and history, making the city part of the celebration.
01:56From its winding streets to its open squares, FAS welcomes AFCON in its own rhythm.
02:04A city rich in history, colour and sound, where football and culture come together, and fans feel part of it all.
02:11The vibes are really, really, really great. I'm enjoying the food. I've eaten tagine. The people are really, really, really good and friendly.
02:23It's a very special event, well organised, and we really enjoy all the organisation. The people here in Morocco, they are very, very good people.
02:32With the top two spots now locked across the first four groups, the final day of the group stage remains, and by the end of it, we'll know who advances from Groups E and F.
02:45Fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who their country will face in their round of 16.
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