The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations delivered exciting action on Tuesday with four matches across Groups C and D, as Nigeria kicked off their title quest with a comeback win and other favourites asserted dominance.

Tuesday December 23 Results:

• Group C: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania (Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman)
• Group C: Tunisia 3-1 Uganda (Elyes Skhiri, Elias Achouri, Denis Omedi)
• Group D: Senegal 3-0 Botswana
• Group D: DR Congo 1-0 Benin Republic

Nigeria's Super Eagles overcame an early deficit courtesy of goals from Ajayi and Lookman. Tunisia impressed with three goals, while Senegal and DR Congo posted clean-sheet victories.

Wednesday December 24 Fixtures (Groups E & F):

• Algeria vs Sudan
• Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea
• Cameroon vs Gabon
• Ivory Coast (defending champions) vs Mozambique

The matches promise intrigue as heavyweights Algeria, Cameroon, and holders Ivory Coast launch campaigns.

The tournament continues until January 18 across Morocco's venues.