By KUNLE SOLAJA

A lot of potential logistic problems may have been taken off the Super Eagles with the CAF’s newly introduced base camp system at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Starting with Morocco 2025, teams will have base camps. Nigeria Super Eagles will be based in the northern city of Fez, where they will play their three group matches.  

But their Group C opponents – Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda will be based in Rabat from where they will travel to Fez to meet Nigeria.

Tanzania, Nigeria’s first opponents will be based at the Fairmont La Marina Rabat Sale & Residences. Tunisia will stay at The View also in Rabat. Uganda will be at Rabat’s Ritz Carlton.

The CAF is introducing an innovative “base camp” system for the 24 qualified teams.

The Super Eagles will be the only one in Fez among the 24 teams of AFCON 2025.

Seven teams will be based in Rabat. They are Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, Botswana, Algeria and Benin.

Six others will be in Casablanca. They are Burkina Faso, Zambia, Mali, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.

In Agadir, Egypt, Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique will camp. Senegal will be the only team with a camp base in Tangier.

This unprecedented approach, set to be implemented from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, promises to radically transform the logistics and preparations for the teams.

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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament.

Reacting to the draw that pitted Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C, Gusau stated, “It is not a bad group, as I am optimistic that we will lead the group at AFCON 2025.”

Gusau’s confidence stems from the team’s recent performances and the progress made under the current coaching crew.

He believes that with adequate preparation and teamwork, the Super Eagles can navigate the group stage successfully.

The NFF President also acknowledged the importance of the tournament, emphasizing that the federation will provide all necessary support to ensure the team’s success.

“We will do everything possible to ensure that the Super Eagles are well-prepared for the tournament. We are confident that they will make Nigeria proud,” Gusau said.

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Nigeria’s legendary captain, Joseph Yobo, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ chances of clinching a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title at the 2025 tournament, following the official draw held on Monday in Rabat, Morocco.

The Super Eagles were drawn into Group C alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, East African duo Uganda and Tanzania—co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON. 

Reflecting on the group and Nigeria’s historical pedigree, Yobo, a key figure in Nigeria’s last AFCON triumph in 2013, was optimistic about the team’s prospects.

“We have a good young crop and a new generation of players that have been together for a long time, so I don’t think that understanding is a problem for them,” Yobo said.

“Looking at the group, it’s never going to be easy for us, but knowing the Super Eagles, coming out of the group is never a problem.”

Nigeria heads into the tournament with a storied AFCON history, boasting 16 medals from 20 appearances, including three titles (1980, 1994, and 2013), five runner-up finishes, and eight bronze medals.

The team narrowly missed adding a fourth star in 2023, falling 2-1 to Côte d’Ivoire in the final.

Yobo, who was also one of the assistants during Monday’s draw, emphasized that the team’s focus should not just be on progressing through the group stage but on securing the ultimate prize.

“I hope that we start very well and we can take that momentum to the final. We are building on our last performance at AFCON 2023, and it’s about time we get our hands on the trophy again. I think we have the players and a wonderful new coach to do that.”

Tunisia, the most decorated opponent in Group C after Nigeria, will pose a significant challenge.

The North Africans famously knocked out the Super Eagles in the 2021 Round of 16 and boast one AFCON title from their 21 appearances.

Uganda, making their eighth appearance, and Tanzania, featuring for only the fourth time, will aim to upset the odds.

Yobo, however, remained confident, highlighting Nigeria’s depth and the recent improvements under their new coach. “We do have a very good team, the players are improving. It’s all about carrying that energy from the group stages and keeping the momentum,” he noted.

AFCON 2025, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, promises thrilling encounters with 24 nations vying for glory in Morocco.

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