Uganda vs Nigeria Prediction 30.12.2025 | Africa Cup of Nations

The Cranes of Uganda find themselves in a precarious position ahead of their final Group C clash against continental heavyweights Nigeria, yet their hopes of finishing among the top three in the section are not entirely extinguished.

Currently anchored at the foot of the table with just a solitary point from two outings, head coach Paul Put’s side faces the looming prospect of an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and it would take a monumental effort to alter the scenario.

With progression hanging by a thread, Uganda will need a Herculean performance to overcome a rampant Nigerian squad that has already secured its place in the knockout stages. However, confidence may be drawn from their unbeaten record against the Super Eagles in recent encounters, boasting two wins and a draw.

Uganda’s campaign in Morocco has so far been marked by defensive vulnerabilities, conceding four goals in two matches, prompting Paul Put to consider potential changes to his backline in search of greater stability.

On the other side, Nigeria arrive at their final Group C fixture against Uganda in commanding position, having already secured progression to the AFCON 2025 knockout stages for the fourth consecutive tournament.

Coach Eric Chelle’s side have been one of the standout teams of the competition so far, boasting a perfect record from their opening two matches with narrow but hard-fought victories over Tanzania (2-1) and Tunisia (3-2).

Currently leading Group C and assured of qualification, the focus for Nigeria shifts to confirming the top spot and maintaining their winning momentum heading into the highly anticipated knockout phase.

This match provides an opportunity to potentially rest key players or fine-tune tactics, yet they remain overwhelming favourites to dispatch the bottom-placed Cranes and conclude their group campaign with a flawless record.