"The team spirit is very high. We know we need to win, so we cannot go in with any fear. We need to go in with full belief, and that's what we're going to do. I believe in the squad. There's pressure in any moment of every day for any athlete. The pressure is good - that's why we are footballers. We don't want it easy. We know Nigeria are very strong and we want to play against the best players in the world."
"At every moment, I feel the pressure and expectation of this country. I feel the expectation of the players. I like this AFCON. The competition is very good. The structure, pitches, organisation - everything is perfect."
Uganda needs a win over Group C winners Nigeria in Fes to join them in the AFCON 2025 last 16. Uganda opened with a 3-1 loss to Tunisia and salvaged a 1-1 draw with Tanzania via Uche Ikpeazu's 80th-minute diving header. Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 and defeated Tanzania 2-1, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman among the scorers. Squad rotation is planned for Nigeria, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a doubt due to a minor injury and Raphael Onyedika mentioned as a potential addition. Several Nigerian starters are candidates to be rested after two starts.
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