The detailed 2025 AFCON schedule of the Super Eagles shows that they will play all their Group C matches in the Northeastern city of Fez, which is the second largest in Morocco.
The Super Eagles will open their campaign on December 23 against Tanzania.
That will be two days after the competition has kicked off in Rabat.
Their second group game will be against Tunisia four days later against Tunisia, who eliminated them in the Round of 16 at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon.
Nigeria’s final first round match will be against Uganda on December 31.
The top two teams from the six groups along with four third best teams will advance to the knockout rounds of the competition.
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