The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been completed in the host city, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their campaign in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Guinea-Bissau — a group that will test the Eagles’ credentials as genuine title contenders from the opening whistle.
The full group fixture list
Matchday 1 sees Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau — on paper the group’s weakest side, though the minnows have caused upsets before. Matchday 2 pits Nigeria against Morocco in what many are already calling the ‘Group of Death showpiece’. Both teams have been tipped as tournament favourites. Matchday 3 sees Nigeria close the group stage against Ivory Coast, with likely qualification drama regardless of earlier results.
The threat from Morocco
Morocco arrive as arguably the continent’s form side. Their World Cup 2022 semi-final run elevated an already impressive generation of players, and coach Walid Regragui has built a system that is difficult to break down. However, Nigeria have a recent competitive record against Morocco that gives cause for optimism — the teams drew 1-1 in a friendly earlier this year, with the Super Eagles largely controlling the second half.
Ivory Coast — defending champions
The defending champions won AFCON 2023 as hosts and retain the core of that squad. Sebastien Haller, now fully recovered from his serious illness, leads the line and the midfield remains one of the most technically gifted in Africa. This is Nigeria’s most dangerous fixture on paper.
Predictions
Our prediction: Nigeria to top the group with wins against Guinea-Bissau and Ivory Coast and a draw with Morocco. The Super Eagles’ depth — particularly in attack — and home support should prove decisive, though no game at AFCON is ever easy.
Chukwu Vincent Ogbonnia is the founder and lead editor of Viralarena, a Nigerian digital media platform covering breaking news, music, and sport. Based in Abuja, Vincent is a content creator passionate about telling Nigerian stories with speed, accuracy, and cultural authenticity.
Chukwu Vincent Ogbonnia is the founder and lead editor of Viralarena, a Nigerian digital media platform covering breaking news, music, and sport. Based in Abuja, Vincent is a content creator passionate about telling Nigerian stories with speed, accuracy, and cultural authenticity.
