Nigeria’s already-qualified Super Eagles face a do-or-die Uganda in AFCON 2025’s Group C decider at Fès’ Complex Sportif – momentum management for Chelle’s unbeaten squad vs survival scraps for Paul Put’s Cranes under Morocco’s chilly skies, where history bites back with Uganda’s 4-2-2 H2H edge including that shocking 1978 semi-final upset.
Eagles cruise top after beating Tanzania/Tunisia, losing just once in 16 group games – Lookman (2 goals/2 assists), birthday boy Osimhen (32 intl goals), Ndidi’s anchor, Iwobi’s tempo setting the tone. Coach Chelle demands smarts: “Whole squad matters – win smart, save energy for knockouts, top the group!” Captain Ndidi: “Positive vibe, full focus – winning habits carry us!”
Bottom-with-1pt Uganda (Onyango’s saves, Omedi/Ikpeazu subs spark hope) blew chances vs Tunisia/Tanzania. Put’s blunt: “Be perfect or suffer – fight fearless despite stats!” Cranes eye recent unbeaten streak vs Naija, but hesitation spells doom against Africa’s 3x champs.
Destiny clash: Uganda’s last stand, Eagles’ measured march!
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