Ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Group C opener, an unusual source has captured the attention of football fans across Nigeria and Tanzania. A mysterious cat, known as Nimbus Pronos or Oracle Whiskers, has predicted the outcome of the match between the Super Eagles and the Taifa Stars.
The Feline Oracle's Prediction
The prediction was made in a now-viral Instagram video. Three bowls labeled Nigeria, Draw, and Tanzania were placed on a table. The cat, Nimbus Pronos, calmly walked along the table, pausing to consider the options. After a moment of contemplation, the feline oracle settled on and ate from the bowl marked Draw, signaling a predicted shared point from the encounter.
This is not the first time Nimbus Pronos has ventured into sports forecasting. The cat first gained fame in Europe by predicting results in high-profile matches like the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Inter Milan and the FIFA Club World Cup clash involving Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. However, its recent AFCON prediction record is mixed, having incorrectly forecast the outcomes of the Mali vs Zambia and South Africa vs Angola matches.
Historic Clash at Complexe Sportif de Fes
The predicted match is set to take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Morocco on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. This marks the opening fixture for both nations in Group C of the tournament. It will be only the second-ever AFCON meeting between Nigeria and Tanzania.
The first encounter happened 45 years ago at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Lagos. On that occasion, the Nigerian side, then known as the Green Eagles, secured a 3-1 victory over Tanzania and went on to lift the trophy. In the other Group C match scheduled for the same day, Tunisia's Carthage Eagles will face Uganda's Cranes at the Stade Olympique de Rabat by 9 PM Nigerian time.
Fan Reactions and Coach's Warning
The cat's prediction sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerian fans on social media. User geni992 commented humorously, thanking the cat for "reducing our embarrassment," while dc_gitaa warned, "Nigerians will see all colours apart from Green and white if this happens." Other fans remained confident in a Super Eagles victory, with martins17_official predicting a win by "+2 goals."
Meanwhile, Tanzania's coach, Miguel Gamondi, has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian camp. He stated that securing a victory over the star-studded Super Eagles would be an achievement equivalent to winning the entire AFCON 2025 tournament for his team, highlighting their determination to cause an upset.
As the kick-off time approaches, all eyes will be on whether the Super Eagles, under coach Eric Chelle, can defy the feline prophecy and start their campaign with a win, or if the Taifa Stars will live up to their coach's bold declaration and validate the mysterious prediction of Nimbus Pronos.
