NFF President Ibrahim Gusau exudes confidence in Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 chances

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament.

Reacting to the draw that pitted Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C, Gusau stated, “It is not a bad group, as I am optimistic that we will lead the group at AFCON 2025.”

Gusau’s confidence stems from the team’s recent performances and the progress made under the current coaching crew. He believes that with adequate preparation and teamwork, the Super Eagles can navigate the group stage successfully.

The NFF President also acknowledged the importance of the tournament, emphasizing that the federation will provide all necessary support to ensure the team’s success.

“We will do everything possible to ensure that the Super Eagles are well-prepared for the tournament. We are confident that they will make Nigeria proud,” Gusau said.

With the AFCON 2025 tournament drawing near, Nigerian football fans will be eagerly watching the team’s progress, hoping that Gusau’s optimism is well-founded.

In the AFCON 2025 draws concluded this evening, Group A has hosts Morocco, Mali, Zambia and Comoros, while in Group B are Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe.

Nigeria will begin its campaign in the competition from Group C, alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania.

Group D has Senegal, DR Congo, Benin Republic and Botswana, as Algeria heads Group E that also has Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.

The last group, Group F has the defending champions Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique.

The championship is expected to run from December this year to January 2026.

AFCON 2025 GROUPINGS

Group A

Morocco
Mali
Zambia
Comoros

Group B

Egypt
South Africa
Angola
Zimbabwe

Group C

Nigeria
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania

Group D

Senegal
DR Congo
Benin Republic
Botswana

Group E

Algeria
Burkina Faso
Equatorial Guinea
Sudan

Group F

Cote d’Ivoire
Cameroon
Gabon
Mozambique

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