AFCON: Super Eagles pummel Uganda 3-1 as Onyedika scores brace

Super Eagles on Tuesday pummeled Uganda national team 3-1 at the ongoing 2025 AFCON maintain top position in group C.

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Raphael ‌Onyedika scored brace and ‍Paul Onuachu ‍netted his first international goal in four years as Nigeria beat 10-man Uganda 3-1 to record a third ​win in Group C at ‍the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and send the East African side home.

Nigeria ‍finished ⁠top of the pool with nine points followed by Tunisia and Tanzania, who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed ​sides following their 1-1 ‌draw with Tunisia on Tuesday.

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It was a dominant performance from Nigeria despite resting several regulars ‌having already been assured of top spot ‌in the group.

Uganda netted ⁠a consolation through Rogers Mato and used three goalkeepers in the game following an injury ‌and a red card for Salim Magoola, another calamity in a chaotic ‍tournament for coach Paul Put’s side.

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