2025-12-31 09:03:00
In a dispatch by PUNCH, Nigeria beat Uganda 3–1 to close the group stage with a perfect points haul, with Paul Onuachu scoring and Raphael Onyedika netting twice as Uganda’s game collapsed after a red card.
The result reinforced Nigeria’s depth, coming amid squad rotation, while also underlining the tournament’s fine margins—one dismissal can swing the entire tactical balance.
For Uganda, the loss confirmed elimination, while Nigeria’s momentum now carries into the knockout phase with confidence and options.
Validation: Reuters said “Onyedika nets twice for Nigeria with Onuachu also on target.” and Al Jazeera reported “Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years.”
Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s biggest advantage is depth—if the team avoids suspensions and manages minutes well, they can outlast most opponents. Watch for injury updates and how the coach balances rotation vs rhythm in the last-16 tie.
Source: The Punch — 31 December 2025 (https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-beats-uganda-3-1/)
The Punch 31 December 2025
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