As anticipation builds for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Tunisia’s head coach, Samy Trabelsi, has offered his assessment of Group C opponents Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda, acknowledging the formidable challenge they pose, reports Nigeiasoccernet.com.
The 2004 AFCON champions, Tunisia, were drawn alongside Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, and Uganda’s Cranes, setting up what promises to be one of the tournament’s most competitive groups.
Speaking with CAF Media, Trabelsi, a former Tunisian international, praised the quality and progress of all three teams, with special emphasis on Nigeria’s depth and global pedigree.
“They are all nations to be respected. Tanzania is improving, with clubs regularly competing in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup,” Trabelsi said.
“They leave a strong impression. They also have a standout player, Ali Samata, an excellent striker who has had a good career in Europe.
Nigeria remains a continental powerhouse, with a vast pool of talent playing at top European clubs.
Uganda is a nation progressing steadily. They had a solid qualifying campaign, even if their World Cup qualifiers were not exceptional. But everyone comes to the AFCON intending to go as far as possible, and often, unexpected teams beat stronger sides.”
The AFCON 2025 tournament is set to kick off in Morocco, and Group C, featuring Tunisia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda, promises to deliver thrilling and unpredictable matchups as each team vies for a place in the knockout rounds.