Melvyn Lorenzen AFCON 2025: Uganda striker warns Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania they will make Group C matches tough

Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has warned Nigeria and other Group C teams that they will face tough opposition at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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The Cranes, led by coach Paul Put, will face Tunisia, Tanzania, and Nigeria in the group stage, opening their campaign against former champions Tunisia next Tuesday before confronting Tanzania and Nigeria.

Nigeria, runners-up at the last AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, and Tunisia are favourites to progress from the group.

Lorenzen, however, insisted Uganda will make life difficult for their opponents.

“Even against the big nations, it’s always a good result. We’ve never gone under, they’ve always shown themselves in a good light. So, I think any team that comes won’t be comfortable playing us. It’s time to prove that again,” Lorenzen told the Uganda Football Association official website.

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His remarks signal Uganda’s intent to compete aggressively and challenge expectations in a tightly contested group.