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