Former Ghanaian international and all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of his favorites to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Morocco.
Gyan, who attended the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, included Nigeria alongside Cote d’Ivoire and host nation Morocco as his top picks for the tournament.
“I think we’ve got a lot of giants who are going there,” the 39-year-old told reporters on the red carpet. “Ghana is out, which we were very disappointed by, but that’s okay—we qualified for the World Cup, unlike some other nations. Nigeria did well, they were close last time. Ivory Coast did well; we have a lot of teams. Morocco is also a strong contender. I will say these three countries—Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Morocco—are my picks to win AFCON 2025.”
The Super Eagles, who have won the continental title three times, lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 edition. Many experts and fans, however, believe the team is ready to seek redemption, especially after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
The 2025 AFCON tournament will take place from Sunday, December 21, 2025, to Sunday, January 18, 2026, marking the first time the competition will span the Christmas and New Year period. Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
