With a 3-1 victory over Uganda in Group C tie, the Super Eagles reaffirmed their position as a potential 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, keeping their perfect record in the competition.  ,
Eric Chelle restrained some players because Nigeria was already guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16 of the competition. The starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Tunisia was made eight changes by the Franco-Malian.
Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru took the place of Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, while Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen were chosen as his attacking partners. Francis Uzoho, who replaced Stanley Nwabali, was unavoidably called into the starting lineup.
The team provided all three points to Nigeria insufficiently. The Super Eagles have completed a flawless group-stage run at AFCON for the fourth time, joining them in 1992, 2006, and the 2021 editions.
What Can You Learn from the Uganda vs. Nigeria Game?
Following the conclusion of the three-time African champions’ group stage preparations, here are the lessons to be learned from the Nigeria vs. Uganda game:
Nigeria: A Potent Attacking Force
The 4-4-2 formation Chelle chose gave the Nigerian side more dynamism as it had more overall control of the game. Dele-Bashiru, who the Malian had warned was in need of a starting position, proved his coach wrong by never walking away from mistakes. Tormenting the Ugandan defense, he and Onuachu worked well together and set the scene for the opening goal.
Battle of Ikpeazu and Badgey
The big men, Calvin Bassey and Uchechukwu Ikpeazu from Uganda, squared off in the game. Both players put their physical abilities to the test, and neither player was ever willing to give a damn about the turf.
Onyedika defeats Uganda 3-1 to put an end to Group Phase Perfect. [2025 AFCON]
Uzoho appears in movies
Francis Uzoho, Omonia Nicosia’s goalkeeper, made what will be a very special appearance after about two years of being replaced by Stanley Nwabali. He made the most of the unforeseen opportunity, appearing comfortable in both his distribution and the goal. However, he had no luck being defeated by a delicate Crane chip.
Onyedika Shines
Raphael Onyedika had only scored one goal for Nigeria before today’s game. Even though Uganda had a man sent off, he tripled that total by adding two more times in a single game. He also had adroit passing and was wise with his positioning.
What will Nigeria do next?  ,
After completing the task, Nigeria will face the third-placed team from Group B or F on January 5th.
Any of the nations in those groups, which include Mozambique, Cameroon, and the Ivory Coast, is currently a possible candidate.
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