The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note, securing a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener on Tuesday.
Goals from defender Semi Ajayi and winger Ademola Lookman ensured a crucial three points for Nigeria in Fes, Morocco, setting a positive tone for their quest for a fourth continental title.
Full Results from Tuesday, December 23
· Group C: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania; Tunisia 3-1 Uganda.
· Group D: Senegal 3-0 Botswana; DR Congo 1-0 Benin Republic.
Today’s Fixtures (Wednesday, December 24)
The action continues today with matches in Groups E and F:
· Group E: Algeria vs Sudan; Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea.
· Group F: Cameroon vs Gabon; Ivory Coast vs Mozambique (Defending champions’ opener).
The victories for Senegal and DR Congo position them as early leaders in Group D, while Nigeria’s win places them joint-top of Group C with Tunisia on three points each.
All eyes will now be on the defending champions, Ivory Coast, as they begin their title defense against Mozambique later today in one of the tournament’s headline fixtures.
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