Nigeria maintained their 100 per cent begin on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-1 win over a resilient Uganda facet on the Stade de Fez on Tuesday.
The Tremendous Eagles took the lead within the twenty eighth minute via Paul Onuachu, who slid house Dele-Bashiru’s completely timed cross after Uganda’s goalkeeper Onyango had initially denied the strike. Regardless of a vibrant begin by the Cranes, Uganda had been unable to seek out the breakthrough.
Uganda’s night time worsened within the 56th minute when substitute goalkeeper Salim Magoola was despatched off for dealing with the ball outdoors the field to disclaim a transparent goal-scoring alternative.
Nigeria took full benefit of the numerical superiority, with Raphael Onyedika scoring twice—first within the 62nd minute and once more within the 67th—each occasions assisted by Chukwueze, to place the Tremendous Eagles firmly in management.
Rogers Mato pulled one again for Uganda within the seventy fifth minute with a composed end over Uzoho, providing a comfort for the 10-man Cranes, however Nigeria remained dominant.
The sport noticed additional substitutions as Nigeria introduced on Zaidu Sanusi, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Akor Adams, whereas Uganda launched Jude Ssemugabi.
The victory retains Nigeria on the prime of Group B, persevering with their flawless run, whereas Uganda face a tricky activity to safe qualification from the group regardless of exhibiting resilience with simply 10 males.
Elsewhere within the group, Tunisia and Tanzania performed out a 1-1 attract Rabat, leaving the ultimate standings in Group B nonetheless finely poised.
