Super Eagles Complete Perfect Group Stage With Win Over Cranes At AFCON 2025
Nigeria delivered a commanding and mature performance to defeat Uganda 3–1 in their final Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a flawless group-stage campaign with three wins from three.
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Super Eagles wasted little time in asserting control and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Paul Onuachu, who calmly finished off a well-worked attacking move after an intelligent assist from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
The three time African champions tightened their grip on proceedings after the interval, and Raphael Onyedika emerged as the star of the night.
The midfielder struck twice in quick succession, finding the net in the 62nd and 67th minutes to effectively put the contest beyond Uganda’s reach.
Both goals were crafted with precision, highlighting Nigeria’s dominance in midfield and attacking transitions.
Uganda managed a late response when Rogers Mato pulled one back in the 75th minute, but it proved to be little more than a consolation as Nigeria remained composed and firmly in control until the final whistle.
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Samuel Chukwueze was a constant menace down the flanks and played a pivotal role in the victory, providing two assists and consistently unsettling the Ugandan defence with his creativity and direct running.
With nine points from three matches, Nigeria finish top of Group C with confidence and momentum heading into the knockout rounds, reinforcing their status as one of the leading contenders for the AFCON title.
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