Uganda coach Paul Put admits Nigeria threat ahead of AFCON 2025

Head coach of the Uganda national team, Paul Put is wary of the threat pose by Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Cranes has been pitted in a tricky group at the AFCON tournament to be staged in Morocco between December and January 2025. Uganda battle it out alongside three-time champions, Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania

The final group game for Uganda will be against Nigeria, a crucial match likely to decide who advances to the knockout stage.

History is not on Uganda’s side, as they’ve only beaten Nigeria twice, with their last win coming over eighteen years ago.

The Super Eagles are heavy favorites for the title, boasting a star-studded lineup with European stars like past and present African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman.

Speaking to CAF’s official website, the Belgian coach acknowledged the challenge, stating, “They are a perennial powerhouse. There are threats everywhere from their squad with top talent and European experience.”

Despite the tough competition, Put stressed his team would play with belief. “We will respect all of them, but we are not intimidated. We will give a good account of ourselves.”