Super Eagles confirm lineup for Nigeria vs Uganda, knockout spot already secured

ABUJA: In the Nigeria vs Uganda clash, Super Eagles take on Uganda in their final Group C match at the Africa Cup of Nations, with a place in the last 16 already secured. Wins against Tanzania and Tunisia have seen the Super Eagles top the group, allowing coach Eric Chelle to rotate some key players.

Victor Osimhen leads the line alongside Paul Onuachu, while Samuel Chukwueze returns to the starting XI after missing the last game. Ademola Lookman, who has scored in both group games, is rested, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also sits out after a shaky display, with Francis Uzoho stepping in.

Blackburn right-back Ryan Alebiosu earns his first senior cap in defence, and four players—Osimhen, Lookman, Semi Ajayi, and Nwabali—are one booking away from missing the last-16 match.

Nigeria Starting XI: Uzoho; Alebiosu, Igoh, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru; Chukwueze, Simon; Onuachu, Osimhen

Substitutes: Akor Adams, Semi Ajayi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Chidozie Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Alex Iwobi, Salim Fago Lawal, Ademola Lookman, Onyinye Ndidi, Tochukwu Nnadi, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Frank Onyeka, Bright Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi

Injured: none

Uganda Starting XI: Denis Onyango; Baba Alhassan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Aziz Kayondo, Rogers Mato, Kenneth Semakula, Travis Mutyaba, Denis Omedi, Uchechukwu Ikpeazu

Substitutes: Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Nafian Alionzi, Khalid Aucho, James Bogere, Shafik Kwikiriza, Melvyn Lorenzen, Salim Magoola, Reagan Mpande, Hilary Mukundane, Steven Mukwala, Isaac Muleme, Allan Okello, Ronald Ssekiganda, Jude Ssemubagi, Rogers Torach

Match details: Date & Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 4 pm GMT

Venue: Fez Stadium, Fez, Morocco

With qualification secured, Nigeria can focus on keeping players fresh and managing potential suspensions as they prepare for the knockout stages.

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