Nigeria continued its impressive performance at AFCON 2025 with a decisive 3-1 victory over 10-man Uganda in Fes, ensuring a perfect record in the group stage. The match saw Paul Onuachu score the opening goal just before the half-hour mark with a close-range finish.
In the second half, the game took a turn for Uganda when substitute goalkeeper Jamal Salim was shown a red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. This incident allowed Nigeria to capitalize, as Raphael Onyedika scored two quick goals in succession, extending the lead to 3-0 and putting the outcome beyond doubt.
Despite being down to 10 players, Uganda managed to score a consolation goal through Rogers Mato, whose well-placed shot found the back of the net. With this win, Nigeria confirmed its status as a top contender heading into the knockout stages of the tournament, having won all three of its matches in Group C.
Samuel Chukwueze had an outstanding game, providing two assists, and Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s captain, played a pivotal role before being substituted without scoring on his birthday. As Nigeria advances, they will look to harness this momentum and further their success in the knockout phase of AFCON 2025.
