Nigeria's Super Eagles to Discover Morocco 2025 AFCON Qualifying Opponents

The anticipation is building for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare to learn their opponents for the qualifying campaign of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The draw ceremony, set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday afternoon, will divide 48 countries into 12 groups of four teams each, paving the way for the thrilling journey to Morocco 2025.

As three-time champions and five-time runners-up, Nigeria is no stranger to the prestigious tournament. The Super Eagles have consistently demonstrated their prowess on the African football scene, and fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of their qualifying opponents.

The draw ceremony, conducted inside the SuperSport studio in Johannesburg, will allocate teams into their respective groups, with the top two teams in eleven of the groups securing direct qualification to the finals. The 12th group, featuring host nation Morocco, will see Morocco qualify automatically, alongside one other team, regardless of their finishing position.

The qualifying matches are scheduled to take place over the FIFA windows of September, October, and November this year, providing a thrilling few months of football action. Interestingly, all of Nigeria's opponents in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race - Benin Republic, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe - are also part of Thursday's draw, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings.

ALL THE 48 TEAMS IN THE DRAW

POT 1: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Cameroon, Mali, South Africa, DR Congo, Ghana

POT 2: Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Zambia, Benin Republic, Angola, Uganda, Namibia, Mozambique, Madagascar

POT 3: Kenya, Mauritania, Congo, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Comoros, Togo, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Central African Republic

POT 4: Niger Republic, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, The Gambia, Burundi, Liberia, Ethiopia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, South Sudan, Chad

As the Super Eagles prepare to face their qualifying opponents, fans can expect a display of skill, determination, and teamwork from the Nigerian squad. With their rich history in the AFCON tournament and their current form in the World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles are poised to make a strong impression in the qualifying campaign.

The road to Morocco 2025 promises to be an exhilarating journey, filled with intense matches, stunning upsets, and moments of individual brilliance. As the Super Eagles await the announcement of their qualifying opponents, fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the start of the campaign. Will Nigeria emerge victorious and secure their spot at the AFCON finals? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the Super Eagles will give it their all in pursuit of glory.