AFCON 2025
Uganda including player off Nigerian descent send fierce warning to Super Eagles
Even through the Cranes of Uganda to into the clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as underdogs, the East African nation say they will fight to the end in a bid to cause an upset.
Uganda are without a win in the tournament so far with a loss in their opening match against Tunisia and a disappointing one-all draw against Tanzania.
However, the Cranes will take on the Super Eagles with some sorry confidence given their recent history against Nigeria at the senior level.
In eight previous meetings, Uganda boast of four wins, two draws and two defeats against Nigeria.
Ugandan forward, Ivan Ahimbisibwe says the Cranes will go harder against Nigeria after the 1-1 draw against Tanzania while speaking to journalists in the mixed zone.
“We are going back to our drawing board. We’ve drawn today, so we are expecting to have a very nice game in the upcoming game with Nigeria.”
“We believe in ourselves. We are going to prepare and come harder, with a great mentality, so that we can really win the next game against Nigeria.”
Uche Ikpeazu, a Ugandan forward of Nigerian descent who scored the equaliser says he is hopeful of a win against the three-time African champions.
“Against Nigeria, hopefully, we get a win. It’s football, we move on.”
Veteran goalkeeper, Dennis Onyango says the tie against Nigeria will be tough but believes his team has to keep believing.
“We have an opportunity against Nigeria. Tough game, but it is what it is. We need to keep going.”
Nigeria currently seat top of Group C with six points after two matches and will finish as group winners if they avoid defeat against Uganda.
