Matchday Two of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 continues on Saturday, with Senegal, Nigeria in decisive encounters as Group C and Group D fixtures set to shape the race for knockout qualification.
Heavyweights Nigeria and Senegal headline the action, while East African rivals Uganda and Tanzania meet in a historic first AFCON clash.
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In Group C, Uganda and Tanzania face off at the Stade El Barid in Rabat in an eagerly anticipated regional derby. Both sides are seeking their first points after opening defeats, with Uganda falling 3–1 to Tunisia and Tanzania losing 2–1 to Nigeria.
Despite a long-standing rivalry that stretches back to 1964, this will be their first meeting at AFCON finals. Uganda hold the historical edge overall, but both teams know a win is crucial to revive their qualification hopes.
Later in Fès, Nigeria and Tunisia collide in a heavyweight encounter that could decide early qualification from the group. Both teams won their opening matches and enter the contest with confidence.
Nigeria edged Tanzania 2–1, while Tunisia impressed in a 3–1 victory over Uganda. The fixture renews one of AFCON’s classic rivalries, with the sides having met six times previously at the finals.
Nigeria hold a slight historical advantage, but Tunisia triumphed in their most recent AFCON meeting in 2021.
With a place in the Round of 16 potentially on the line, another fiercely contested chapter is expected.
In Group D, attention turns to Tangier, where former champions Senegal take on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Senegal opened their campaign with a commanding win and will book a knockout-stage place with another victory.
DR Congo, meanwhile, are aiming to bounce back after defeat and upset a Senegal side that has dominated recent meetings between the teams.
Earlier in Rabat, Benin and Botswana meet in a battle between two sides still searching for their first-ever AFCON win. Both lost their opening matches and will be desperate to avoid further setbacks. The fixture marks a first-ever meeting between the nations and presents a rare opportunity for either side to rewrite their AFCON story.
With qualification scenarios beginning to take shape, Matchday Two promises high stakes, renewed rivalries and pivotal moments as AFCON 2025 continues to gather momentum in Morocco.
Today’s Fixtures & Kick-off Times At a Glance
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Group D
Benin vs Botswana
🏟 Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah (Annexe), Rabat
⏰ 13:30 local time (12:30 GMT)
Senegal vs DR Congo
🏟 Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier
⏰ 16:00 local time (15:00 GMT)
Group C
Uganda vs Tanzania
🏟 Stade El Barid, Rabat
⏰ 18:30 local time (17:30 GMT)
Nigeria vs Tunisia
🏟 Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès
⏰ 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT)
