US EditionNigeria complete perfect group campaign with 3-1 win over Uganda
Nigeria won all three Group C matches at AFCON, with Raphael Onyedika scoring twice and Paul Onuachu ending a four-year international goal drought.
- Dec 30: Nigeria national team beat ten-man Uganda national team 3-1 in Fes, Morocco, eliminating Uganda and sealing a Group C win at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- With Nigeria assured of qualification, the Nigeria national team rested several regulars while the Uganda national team used three goalkeepers after Denis Onyango's injury and Salim Magoola's red card.
- Samuel Chukwueze provided the key assists as Paul Onuachu finished in the 28th minute from a Fisayo Dele-Bashiru pass, and Raphael Onyedika scored twice in the 62nd minute and five minutes later.
- Nigeria national team march into the last 16 after finishing top of Group C with nine points, while Tanzania national team reached the last 16 for the first time and Tunisia national team advanced as a top third-placed side.
- Uganda's campaign has been chaotic under Paul Put, featuring three goalkeepers and a late consolation by Rogers Mato, while Nigeria national team impresses after losing finalists two years ago and missing 2026 World Cup qualification.
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