The Super Eagles will have to go past 2026 World Cup rivals Benin and Rwanda to reach the 2025 AFCON.
Libya are the other team in Group D with the top two teams qualifying for the tournament proper in Morocco.
This followed today’s draw in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Nigeria will seeking to immediately avenge a shock 2-1 loss they suffered against Benin in June in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan.
Rwanda top Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with seven points, while Benin are third on the same points, but inferior goals difference.
Nigeria are fifth with three points from four matches.
The 2025 AFCON qualifying tournament will begin in September and end in November.
The 2025 AFCON will kick off on December 21, 2025, and end on January 18, 2026 in Morocco.
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Coach Finidi George has said he has moved on after his brief stint with the Super Eagles and now hopes to steer new club Rivers United back to top reckoning. Finidi quit as Super Eagles coach after the team drew 1-1 at home with South Africa and lost 2-1 away against Benin in crucial 2026 … Continue reading here ▶
NPFL champions Enugu Rangers have continued to strengthen their squad for the new season by signing Bayelsa United midfielder Garando Tekena and Gombe United forward Anayor Ogbonna. Rangers officially announced the transfer of the players. “Both players are among the list of players shortlisted by the scouting team and coaching crew for possible addition to … Continue reading here ▶
English club Leeds United are expected to table a formal offer in a bid to bid other interested clubs for Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha. Various reports said Leeds will table a bid for the defender to fend off the likes of Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga. Belgian club KAA Gent value him at around … Continue reading here ▶
Finidi George has signed a two-year contract as coach of NPFL club Rivers United. The former Super Eagles coach was presented to the media today in Port Harcourt. He previously handled another NPFL side, Enyimba, leading them to their ninth championship last year. Finidi, 53, has replaced Stanley Eguma, who was in charge of ‘The … Continue reading here ▶