30.12.2025 21:25
In the third and final match of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated Uganda, who were reduced to 10 men, with a score of 3-1. Nigeria's first goal came from Trabzonspor player Paul Onuachu.
In the third and final match of Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria faced Uganda. The match played at Complexe Sportif de Fes ended with Nigeria winning 3-1.
DOMINANT VICTORY WITH 3 GOALS
The goals that brought victory to Nigeria were scored by Trabzonspor player Paul Onuachu in the 28th minute and Raphael Onyedika in the 62nd and 67th minutes. Uganda's only goal was scored by Rogers Mato in the 75th minute. Salim Magoola, wearing the Uganda jersey, was sent off with a direct red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area.
STARS OF THE SUPER LEAGUE TOOK THE FIELD
Nigeria's Galatasaray player Victor Osimhen started the match in the starting 11 and played for 87 minutes, while Trabzonspor's Paul Onuachu was on the field for 77 minutes. Beşiktaş's Wilfred Ndidi completed the match on the bench.
NIGERIA ACHIEVED 3 OUT OF 3
With this result, Nigeria achieved 3 out of 3 in the group and secured a place in the round of 16. Uganda, on the other hand, remained with 1 point.