BREAKING: Eagles thrash Uganda 3-1 in last AFCON group stage game

The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their fine form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3–1 victory over the Cranes of Uganda at the Stade Foot Fès, topping Group C with three wins in three. The Eagles are the first team to win all their group games in the 2025 AFCON after […] The post BREAKING: Eagles thrash Uganda 3-1 in last AFCON group stage game appeared first on Sporting Life.

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BREAKING: Eagles thrash Uganda 3-1 in last AFCON group stage game

The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their fine form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3–1 victory over the Cranes of Uganda at the Stade Foot Fès, topping Group C with three wins in three.

The Eagles are the first team to win all their group games in the 2025 AFCON after they defeated both Tanzania and Tunisia before this game.

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They took the lead in the 28th minute, with goal from striker Raphael Onyedika who was handed his first start of the tournament, Raphael Onyedika score a brace in the second half giving Nigeria a 3-0 lead, the lead was shortened in the 75th minute by Uganda’s Rogers Mato.

The Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 and Chelle’s men will look to continue their form.

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