With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations drawing closer, Nigeria’s foreign-based stars are beginning to hit frightening levels of form, something the rest of Group C, especially Uganda, cannot afford to ignore.
In England on Tuesday night, two Super Eagles midfield maestros, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi, turned Fulham’s clash with Manchester City into a personal showcase. Their explosive influence didn’t just rattle the Premier League champions; it sent a message all the way to Morocco.
Iwobi initiated Fulham’s unlikely resurgence with a precise, low drive from the edge of the penalty area, trimming the deficit to 5–2. What looked like a consolation goal quickly became the turning point of a wild finish.
Precision finish from Alex Iwobi. 📐🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/4J3Es3AIai
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 3, 2025
Chukwueze then stole the spotlight. The winger netted his first Fulham strike with a beautifully executed volley, cutting the score to 5–3 and injecting belief into his teammates. From that moment, Fulham’s confidence ballooned, and City were suddenly on the back foot.
The Nigerian winger wasn’t done. As the momentum kept swinging, Chukwueze struck again, bagging his brace and pulling Fulham within one goal at 5–4. The late drama didn’t produce a miracle comeback, but it did underline one thing: Nigeria’s attacking weapons can tilt a match in minutes.
Chukwueze’s recent numbers are equally alarming for Nigeria’s AFCON rivals. He has contributed to four goals across his last three league outings, two against Manchester City, plus key assists versus Tottenham and Sunderland. Operating primarily from the right flank, he is on a collision course with Uganda’s left-back Aziz Kayondo, a duel that will demand every ounce of Kayondo’s growth and discipline.
Samuel Chukwueze is a Premier League goalscorer… twice. 🇳🇬🔥 pic.twitter.com/8azADCdetc
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 2, 2025
Uganda and Nigeria will clash in the final Group C encounter, a match whose stakes may be enormous depending on earlier results. What’s certain is that Uganda, Tanzania, and Tunisia will be studying Nigeria’s current form very closely.
The 2025 AFCON kicks off in Morocco on December 21. Nigeria launch their campaign against Tanzania, while Uganda open against Tunisia on December 23.
