Raphael Onyedika erupted with a quick-fire double in Fès Tuesday, blasting Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a commanding 3-1 demolition of Uganda – capping an unbeatable Group C run at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where already-qualified Naija flexed squad depth despite coach Eric Chelle’s massive rotation, keeping only Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi from their prior Tunisia smash.
Paul Onuachu cracked open the scoring in the 28th after relentless pressure on Uganda’s backline, but the Cranes’ nightmare hit post-halftime when GK Salim Jamal Magoola earned a red card – leaving them shorthanded with 10 men and a third-choice keeper. Onyedika seized the spotlight, coolly slotting home in the 62nd before unleashing a rocket five minutes later to bury the game; Uganda’s Rogers Mato nabbed a late 75th-minute consolation, but Eagles cruised with composure all night.
Nigeria topped Group C on a perfect nine points ahead of Tunisia, with Tanzania sneaking through as a top third-placer – next up in round of 16: Group F’s third (Cameroon or Mozambique lurking?). Chelle’s bench strength shone, Onyedika owned hero status – Naija’s unbeaten roar echoes loud.
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