Nigeria maintained their perfect start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C fixture at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday, finishing the group stage with maximum points.
Paul Onuachu set the tone midway through the first half, opening the scoring in the 28th minute when he prodded home from close range after meeting a low delivery from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
The goal reflected Nigeria’s dominance, as the three-time champions controlled possession and tempo while Uganda struggled to contain their movement and pace.
The Super Eagles emerged with renewed intensity after the interval and were rewarded in the 62nd minute.
Samuel Chukwueze cut the ball back intelligently for Raphael Onyedika, whose assured first touch set him up to guide a composed finish into the bottom left corner.
Five minutes later, Onyedika struck again to put the contest beyond doubt. Latching onto another Chukwueze pull-back after a slick attacking exchange involving Onuachu, the midfielder drove a low effort from around 15 yards into the bottom right corner.
Uganda, already reduced to 10 men, managed a consolation goal in the 75th minute when substitute Okello slipped a pass through for Mato, who delicately chipped Francis Uzoho. It proved little more than a brief respite, as Nigeria saw out the closing stages with ease.
The result confirms Nigeria as Group C winners with nine points from three matches, while Uganda finish bottom of the group and bow out of the tournament.
