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Nigeria XI vs Uganda: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON today

Start: Victor Osimhen is at risk of a suspension for Nigeria at AFCON - (AFP via Getty Images)

Nigeria have rested a few key players for their final group game at the Africa Cup of Nations against Uganda, though Victor Osimhen starts with qualification to the knockout stage already secured.

Wins against Tanzania and Tunisia mean the Super Eagles are top of Group C and assured a last-16 spot.

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With Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali all one booking away from missing the last-16 tie, Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle was expected to make a raft of changes.

Lookman has scored in both AFCON games so far, though is rested against Uganda. Samuel Chukwueze returns to the starting lineup after being overlooked for Frank Onyeka - who is now nursing an ankle issue - last time out.

Paul Onuachu partners Osimhen up front in place of Akor Adams, while goalkeeper Nwabali is rested after a shaky display at the weekend, with Francis Uzoho stepping up.

Blackburn right-back Ryan Alebiosu earns his first senior cap in defence for Nigeria.

Nigeria XI: Uzoho, Alebiosu, Igoh, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru, Chukwueze, Simon, Onuachu, Osimhen

Injured: None

At risk of suspension: Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and Stanley Nwabali

Time and date: 4pm GMT on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Venue: Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco

How to watch: 4seven and Channel 4 website and app

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