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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BY KUNLE SOLAJA.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will open their quest for the Africa Cup of Nations glory with a match against Tanzania on 23 December at the Complexe Sportif de Fez.

It is akin to the 1980 edition when Nigeria took on Tanzania in their opening match.

On 27 December, Nigeria will take on Tunisia at the same stadium.  Their last group match will be against Uganda on 30 December.

Nigeria’s fixtures at Morocco 2025

Nigeria v Tanzania

23 December, 2025

Complexe Sportif de Fez

Nigeria v Tunisia

27 December, 2025

Complexe Sportif de Fez

Nigeria v Uganda

30 December, 2025

Complexe Sportif de Fez

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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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