Upcoming AFCON Match: Uganda vs Nigeria Preview

**Match Details**
**Teams:** Uganda vs Nigeria
**Date:** 30 December 2025
**Kick-off Time:** 18:00 SA Time
**Venue:** Fez Stadium
**Online Streaming:** DStv.com/DStv Now App
**TV Channels:** SuperSport TV’s PSL Channel 202/SABC 2

Although Coach Put currently has no injury concerns, he may choose to make adjustments to his lineup. In the previous match against Tanzania, he prominently featured the seasoned Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Denis Onyango. Given his extensive experience, he is likely to retain the Premier Soccer League stalwarts, while Jamal Salim may be rested once again.

**Possible Lineup for Uganda:**
Onyango; Kayondo, Sibbick, Obita; Semakula, Byaruhanga, Mutyaba, Alhassan, Okello, Mato, Ssemugabi

As this match is not critical for the former AFCON champions, head coach Eric Chelle might opt for significant changes in his squad. Previously, during the match against Tunisia, he made two substitutions: Bruno Onyemaehi took over from Zaidu Sanusi at left-back, and Frank Onyeka was chosen over Samuel Chukwueze in midfield.

**Possible Lineup for Nigeria:**
Nwabali; Onyemaechi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyeka; Lookman, Osimhen, Adams

This upcoming match will mark the second occasion that Nigeria and Uganda face each other in the AFCON finals. Their only prior encounter in this prestigious tournament occurred in the semi-finals of the 1978 edition, where Uganda emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

**Historical Matchups:**
– 20 November 2018: Nigeria 0-0 Uganda (International Friendly)
– 25 March 2015: Nigeria 1-0 Uganda (International Friendly)

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