Uganda vs Nigeria Predictions

These sides are going to put up an intense show, but it is going to be the Nigeria national football team who are likely to secure a win against the Uganda national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash

Match info: AFCON Group C

Venue: Fez Stadium, Fez

Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Time: 5 pm Nigerian time

Already assured of top spot in Group C, Nigeria face Uganda at Fez Stadium on Tuesday in round three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

The Super Eagles secured victories in their opening two games of the campaign and sit three points clear at the top of the group, while the Cranes are bottom on one point due to an inferior goal difference to third-placed Tanzania.

Head-to-head:

• Uganda have won four of last eight meetings between the two teams.
• Nigeria recorded just two victories.
• The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
• Uganda have failed to secure a win in their last three outings.
• Nigeria are on a two-match winning streak.
• The Super Eagles have not secured a single win in their last three games against the Cranes.
• Only one goal was score in the last two encounters between both teams.

Form:

• Uganda in the AFCON: L-D
• Uganda in all competitions: L-W-L-L-D
• Nigeria in the AFCON: W-W
• Nigeria in all competitions: W-L-L-W-W

Team News:

• All of the selected squad members for both squads are ready and fit to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Uche Ikpeazu is coming in after scoring an important equaliser for the Uganda national football team in their previous fixture. He will be keen to help his side on the attacking front once again. Ikpeazu will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can stand a chance in their upcoming game.
• Vicor Osimhen is going to be a constant thorn for the opponent’s defence. In the previous Africa Cup of Nations fixture, he scored a goal and also bagged an important assist, which helped his side to a win. The Galatasaray forward will be keen to put in top efforts and help his side stay unbeaten in the tournament.