Nigeria finished the AFCON 2025 Group C stage unbeaten after a 3-1 win over Uganda in Fez, Morocco. Paul Onuachu scored in the 28th minute from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s cross. Raphael Onyedika added two goals in the 62nd and 67th minutes from Samuel Chukwueze cut-backs. Uganda, reduced to 10 men, replied in the 75th minute as Mato chipped Francis Uzoho, but could not recover.
Nigeria ended top of Group C with nine points, while Uganda finished bottom and were eliminated. “This is an unbelievable loss,” and other tribute quotes belong to a separate story and are not part of this match report.