AFCON: Onyedika inspires Nigeria to 3-1 win over Uganda

Raphael Onyedika scored a brace as a rotated Nigerian Super Eagles team overcame Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to cap a flawless group stage performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Fes, Morocco.

The Club Brugge midfielder struck in the 62nd and 67th minutes, adding to Paul Onuachu’s opener in the 28th minute, as Nigeria secured maximum points in the group stage. Uganda pulled one back late, but it was not enough to derail the Super Eagles’ commanding performance.

Perfect group stage run

With the victory, Nigeria completed the group phase with nine points, having previously defeated Tanzania and Tunisia in their first two matches. The win underscores the team’s strong form and strategic depth, even with several changes to the starting lineup.

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Onyedika’s contributions, coupled with Onuachu’s early strike, showcased Nigeria’s attacking versatility and ability to control the tempo of games, giving fans optimism ahead of the knockout rounds.

Looking ahead

The Super Eagles now advance to the Round of 16 with confidence, having demonstrated both offensive efficiency and defensive stability. Coaches and analysts point to this performance as a key indicator of Nigeria’s potential to challenge for the title, as well as the squad’s growing cohesion under competitive pressure.

More updates on Nigeria’s AFCON campaign and upcoming fixtures will follow as the tournament progresses.