The Tremendous Eagles have been drawn in opposition to Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Nigerian crew was drawn in Group C throughout the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday.
The mouthwatering encounter within the group will see Nigeria battling in opposition to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.
Champions on house soil in 2004, Tunisia eradicated Nigeria within the semi-final earlier than defeating Morocco within the remaining. The Tunisian crew additionally knocked out Nigeria within the Spherical of 16 of AFCON 2021 in Cameroon.
Nigeria defeated Tunisia 4-2 on its technique to the AFCON remaining in opposition to Cameroon in Lagos in 2000.
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Although Nigeria and Tunisia are the extra achieved groups in Group C, the East African groups of Tanzania and Uganda will possible problem for the 2 automated qualifying spots.
There are not any much less thrilling fixtures within the different teams, with host nation Morocco main Group A alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros.
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The Group B can also be filled with heavyweights consisting of Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe who could have so much to show within the group.
In Group D, 2021 champions Senegal will battle it out with DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana, whereas Group E sees Algeria drawn in opposition to Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
The defending champions, Ivory Coast will probably be hoping to outwit Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique to kickstart the defence of the title they gained at house final yr.
As countdown for the match which is able to maintain in December in Morocco begins, Nigerians followers will probably be hoping that the Tremendous Eagles who narrowly misplaced within the final remaining to Ivory Coast will go one step higher in Morocco.
Malian tactician, Eric Chelle, who was not too long ago appointed to guide the Tremendous Eagles, was current throughout Monday’s attract Morocco.
Chelle will probably be aiming to affix Otto Gloria, Clemens Westerhof and Stephen Keshi, within the league of managers to win the AFCON trophy for Nigeria.
CAF president Patrick Motsepe from South Africa advised reporters he believes the primary AFCON to span two years may also be essentially the most profitable.
“I’m extraordinarily excited in regards to the AFCON in Morocco — it will be essentially the most profitable but. Ivory Coast raised the bar final yr and now we should attain even higher heights.
Initially slated for mid-2025, the match needed to be delayed as a result of to keep away from clashing with the maiden version of the revamped FIFA Membership World Cup in america.
“The brand new dates is not going to have an effect on the match. Africa boasts many exceptionally gifted footballers and all of them will probably be in Morocco,” added Motsepe.
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