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Nigeria Thrash Uganda 3-1 In Last AFCON Group Stage Game

Tuesday December 30, 2025
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their fine form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3–1 victory over the Cranes of Uganda at the Stade Foot Fès, topping Group C with three wins in three.

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The Eagles are the first team to win all their group games in the 2025 AFCON after they defeated both Tanzania and Tunisia before this game.

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They took the lead in the 28th minute, with goal from striker Raphael Onyedika who was handed his first start of the tournament, Raphael Onyedika score a brace in the second half giving Nigeria a 3-0 lead, the lead was shortened in the 75th minute by Uganda’s Rogers Mato.

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The Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 and Chelle’s men will look to continue their form.

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