Overview
- Kickoff is 4:00 p.m. GMT (6:00 p.m. local) on Tuesday, December 30 at Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco.
- In the U.S., the match airs on beIN Sports with streaming on Fubo and beIN Sports Connect; in the U.K., coverage is on 4seven from 3:55 p.m. GMT.
- Nigeria are already through as Group C winners after beating Tanzania 2–1 and Tunisia 3–2, setting up potential rotation under coach Eric Chelle.
- Several Super Eagles regulars are one booking from a suspension for the last 16, including Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman.
- Uganda enter on one point after Uche Ikpeazu’s late equaliser versus Tanzania and must win to stay in contention, with Ikpeazu a candidate to start.