Nigeria will meet one of Ivory Coast, Cameroon or Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after completing a flawless Group C campaign with a 3–1 win over Uganda on Tuesday in Fez, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Goals from Paul Onuachu and a double from midfielder Raphael Onyedika secured the Super Eagles’ third consecutive victory of the tournament, giving them a perfect nine points and confirming top spot in the group ahead of Tunisia and Tanzania.
By finishing first, Nigeria are set to face the third-placed team from Group F, although the exact opponent will only be known after the final round of group matches is concluded.
Group F remains wide open, with Ivory Coast, the defending champions, Cameroon and Mozambique all still in contention. Ivory Coast currently sit top with four points, level with Cameroon, with both sides tied on head-to-head record, goals scored and goals conceded. Fair play points are separating them for now. Mozambique trail closely in third place with three points.
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In the final round of fixtures, bottom-placed Gabon will take on Ivory Coast, while Mozambique and Cameroon face each other in a decisive encounter.
Nigeria’s victory over Uganda, coupled with Tanzania’s 1–1 draw against Tunisia, confirmed the full list of teams advancing to the knockout stage. Tanzania made history by reaching the round of 16 for the first time, finishing third in Group C ahead of Uganda.
The teams through to the knockout phase include Morocco and Mali from Group A; Egypt and South Africa from Group B; Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania from Group C; Senegal, DR Congo and Benin from Group D; Algeria, Burkina Faso and Sudan from Group E; and Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique from Group F, with final rankings in Groups E and F yet to be finalised.
Nigeria’s round of 16 clash is scheduled for Monday, January 5, in Fez, with the complete knockout bracket to be confirmed once all group-stage matches are concluded.