The Super Eagles are set to face Benin, Libya, and Rwanda in Group D of the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The draw ceremony took place on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, where the teams were placed into their respective groups.

The 2025 AFCON tournament will be held from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This will be the first time in the history of the Nations Cup that the tournament will start in December and extend over the Christmas and New Year periods, following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to adjust the tournament schedule due to the congested FIFA calendar.

Full Draw for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers:
Group A:

Tunisia
Madagascar
Comoros
Gambia
Group B:

Morocco (hosts)
Gabon
Central African Republic
Lesotho
Group C:

Egypt
Cape Verde
Mauritania
Botswana
Group D:

Nigeria
Benin
Libya
Rwanda
Group E:

Algeria
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Liberia
Group F:

Ghana
Angola
Sudan
Niger
Group G:

Ivory Coast (holders)
Zambia
Sierra Leone
Chad
Group H:

Democratic Republic of Congo
Guinea
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Group I:

Mali
Mozambique
Guinea-Bissau
Eswatini
Group J:

Cameroon
Namibia
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Group K:

South Africa
Uganda
Congo Brazzaville
South Sudan
Group L:

Senegal
Burkina Faso
Malawi
Burundi
Qualifier Dates:
Sept 2-10: Matchdays 1 & 2
Oct 7-15: Matchdays 3 & 4
Nov 11-15: Matchdays 5 & 6
The winners and runners-up from each group will qualify for the tournament, with the exception of the group containing hosts Morocco. Morocco will automatically qualify as hosts, and only the best placed of the other three teams in their section will secure a place in the tournament.

The Super Eagles, being one of the top-ranked teams, are looking forward to a successful qualifying campaign and aiming for glory in Morocco. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey.

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