The Uganda Cranes now know their path at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco, with fixtures confirmed for Group C.
Uganda begins its campaign against Tunisia on December 23, followed by an East African derby against Tanzania on December 27 and a showdown with Nigeria on December 30.
The Cranes’ opening match against Tunisia will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium.
Tunisia, 2004 AFCON champions, are one of Africa’s football giants and will pose a formidable challenge. Uganda will aim to secure at least a point in this high-stakes encounter to build momentum.
Next up is the eagerly anticipated clash with Tanzania at the Al Barid Stadium.
This East African derby could prove pivotal for both teams, as a victory for Uganda here would significantly boost their chances of advancing to the Round of 16.
Tanzania, co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON, will also view this match as an opportunity to make a statement.
The Cranes will conclude their group-stage campaign against three-time AFCON winners Nigeria at Fez Stadium on December 30.
Nigeria, one of the tournament favorites, boasts a squad brimming with talent and experience. Uganda will need to be at their best to secure a positive result.
To progress to the knockout stages, Uganda must finish in the top two of Group C or be one of the four best third-placed teams among the six groups.
A strong start against Tunisia and a victory over Tanzania would put the Cranes in a favorable position before their final match against Nigeria.
Key to advancing will be accumulating at least four points from the group, which has historically been the threshold for teams aiming to secure one of the best third-place spots.
A win, a draw, and a narrow defeat in the group stage could be enough to see Uganda through, depending on goal difference and results in other groups.
Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put has emphasized the importance of taking each game as it comes, preparing meticulously for every opponent.
Captain Khalid Aucho has echoed this sentiment, declaring that the team will compete with pride and determination to make Ugandans proud.
