Nigeria XI vs Uganda: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON 2025

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·30 December 2025

Nigeria XI vs Uganda: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON 2025

Super Eagles could rest Victor Osimhen and key men with last-16 spot at Africa Cup of Nations already secured

Nigeria could rest key players for their final group game at the Africa Cup of Nations, with qualification to the knockout stage already secured.

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Wins against Tanzania and Tunisia mean the Super Eagles are top of Group C and assured a last-16 spot.

With Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali all one booking away from missing the last-16 tie, coach Eric Chelle could make a raft of changes.

Lookman has scored in both AFCON games so far, so resting him could be the obvious option. Samuel Chukwueze will be pushing for a return to the starting line-up after being overlooked for Frank Onyeka last time out.

Paul Onuachu is an option should Osimhen come out. Zaidu Sanusi could come back in at full-back as Bruno Onyemaehi makes way.

There are calls for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to be rested after a shaky display at the weekend, with Francis Uzoho first in line.

Ryan Alebiosu, Muhammed Usman and Tochukwu Nnadi will hope this dead-rubber affords them a first senior cap.

Nigeria predicted XI: Nwabali; Sanusi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyeka, Chukwueze; Onuachu, Adams

Injured: None

At risk of suspension: Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and Stanley Nwabali

Time and date: 4pm GMT on Tuesday, Decembere 30, 2025

Venue: Fez Stadium in Fes, Morocco

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