The
Nigerian Super Eagles defeated Uganda 3 – 1 winning on Tuesday, 30 December 2025,
in its last match of the 1st round in the tournament.
Raphael
Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu netted his first international goal
in four years. Nigeria beat 10-man Uganda to record a third win in Group C at the
Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and send the East African side home.
It
was a dominant performance from Nigeria despite resting several regulars,
having already been assured of top spot in the group.
Uganda
were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when substitute
goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola used his hands about 9 metres (10 yards) outside
his area to stop a Victor Osimhen shot.
Uganda got a consolation goal with 15 minutes left as the
Nigerian defence momentarily went to sleep and Rogers Mato had time and space
from Allan Okello’s pass to lift the ball over the keeper and into the net.
Meanwhile,
Nigeria finished top
of the pool with nine points, followed by second-placed Tunisia and Tanzania,
who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides
following their 1-1 draw in the other fixture.
Nevertheless,
Nigeria have impressed in the group stage, having been losing finalists two
years ago and following the shock of missing out on 2026 World Cup
qualification.
Meanwhile, Tanzania reached the knockout stage
of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, 45 years after their maiden
appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Tunisia in
Rabat.
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