Uganda's Lorenzen Vows Challenge to Nigeria's Super Eagles at AFCON 2025

Uganda's forward, Melvyn Lorenzen, has issued a strong warning to Nigeria's Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025. Uganda, led by coach Paul Put, is drawn in a group alongside Tunisia, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

Lorenzen is determined to make life difficult for the Super Eagles, emphasizing Uganda's readiness to face the giants in the group. Uganda will kick off their campaign against Tunisia and conclude the group stage against Nigeria on December 31.

Notable historical encounters between Uganda and Nigeria include the 1978 semi-final in Ghana, where Philip Omondi's brace knocked out the Super Eagles.