Nigeria faced Ethiopia in the final day of Group C at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. Nigeria had its destiny in hand, needing a victory against Ethiopia to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Ethiopia, back in the African Cup of Nations after 31 years, aimed to enjoy their return to the tournament. The lineups for the two teams were as follows:
Nigeria’s Composition:
- Goalkeeper: Enyeama
- Defenders: Echiejilé, Oboabona, Omeruo, Ambrose
- Midfielders: Obi Mikel, Ogude, S. Mba
- Forwards: Moses, I. Uche, Emenike
Ethiopia’s Composition:
- Goalkeeper: Bancha
- Defenders: Alula Girma, Debebe, Biyadgilegn, Butako
- Midfielders: Kedebe, Hintsa, Estifanos, Y. Saleh
- Forward: Oukri, S. Said
