The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the AFCON 2025 fixtures for group stages in Morocco.
The Super Eagles are in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
With only two automatic qualification spots and a possible third-place route to the Round of 16, Group C holds the aces in AFCON 2025.
Meanwhile, Group C houses two former AFCON champions and two East African teams eager to make their mark.
Furthermore, Sportsintel provides the lowdown of matches involving the Super Eagles and dates.
AFCON 2025 Fixtures: Nigeria Begins Campaign Against Tanzania, Two Days Before Christmas
Group C action kicks off on December 23, 2025, with Nigeria taking on Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès.
The Super Eagles, three-time AFCON winners, will aim to start strong against Tanzania, who are still seeking their first-ever knockout stage qualification.
Revenge: Super Eagles Face Tunisia in a Crucial Clash
One of the standout matches in Group C will be the Nigeria vs Tunisia showdown on December 27 at Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès.
This fixture revives an old rivalry, with Tunisia famously knocking Nigeria out of AFCON 2021 in the Round of 16. The Super Eagles will be determined to exact revenge.
Final Showdown on December 31
The last round of Group C matches will occur on December 31, with Uganda facing Nigeria at Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès.
By this stage, Uganda may need to pull off an upset to secure a place in the knockout rounds.