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Uganda not afraid of Nigeria AFCON test

Hours after end of the 2025 AFCON draw in Rabat, a lot of reactions have out from the fans, coaches, and players about opponents of their national teams.

Among, is the Ugandan football fraternity who make return at Africa’s elite competition. The East African Nation had missed out on the last two editions of 2021(Cameron), and 2023.(Ivory Coast)

Uganda, are in group C that has Nigeria, neighbors Tanzania, and 2004 winners, Tunisia.

Fate known, head coach Joseph Paul Put had his views about the draw that was staged in Morocco. The Belgian believes his side will be up to the task come December.

“At this stage, there are no small teams and I believe we are ready to take on the teams we have been pitted against. I have always said that the stronger the wave, the stronger the ship.” Paul Put said

The national team captain, Khalid Aucho also re-echoed words of his trainer, that Uganda is ready to face whoever shows up at the tournament

‘Being at AFCON means you’re strong enough to compete with any team. I know my boys and they will deliver. We want to make our fans happy” Khalid Aucho said

Uganda, play the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their final group game on December 30, 2025 after the opening two group fixtures against Tunisia and Tanzania.

The 35th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in North Africa is set to start on December 21,2025 and conclude on January 18, 2026

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