FT: Uganda 1-3 Nigeria
93′
Salim Fago Lawal makes his competitive debut for Nigeria, coming on for Chukwueze in the final seconds.
90′
Mato curls a free-kick well over from a tricky angle as we enter four minutes of stoppage time in Fez.
87′
Nigeria make a late change: Osimhen is substituted for Akor Adams. Uganda also reshuffle, with Ikpeazu making way for Jude Ssemugabi.
78′
Zaidu Sanusi and Tochukwu Nnadi come on for Onyemaechi and Onuachu as the Super Eagles look to maintain control.
75′ — GOAL! Rogers Mato pulls one back for Uganda!
Okello delivers a superb low pass to release Mato, who calmly lifts the ball over Uzoho. A deserved consolation for the 10-man Cranes, though Nigeria will be frustrated to have conceded.
69′
Nigeria continue to press for more. Dele-Bashiru comes close, and Onuachu heads just wide from a corner.
67′ — GOAL! Raphael Onyedika completes a quick-fire double!
Chukwueze delivers another brilliant assist, and Onyedika strikes low past Alionzi. Same combination, same deadly result. The Super Eagles are flying.
64′
Osimhen is brought down by Alionzi as Nigeria push forward, but the offside flag halts the move. Uganda’s Ikpeazu is booked.
62′ — GOAL! Raphael Onyedika doubles Nigeria’s lead!
Chukwueze provides the assist, and Onyedika calmly slots the ball through the legs of Uganda’s third-choice goalkeeper, Alionzi. With Uganda down to 10 men, this could seal the game.
58′
Uganda bring on third-string goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi for the dismissed Magoola. Chukwueze’s subsequent free-kick goes well wide.
56′ — RED CARD for Uganda!
Osimhen is clean through, but Magoola, well outside his box, saves with his hands. He is immediately shown red. The Cranes are down to 10 men and must now turn to their third-choice goalkeeper.
54′
Kayondo fouls again, giving Nigeria a free-kick on the right. Obita flicks the delivery away, keeping Uganda in the game.
52′
Nigeria press hard. A clipped ball from the byline skims Osimhen’s head to Onyemaechi, whose shot rattles the side netting.
50′
Big chance for Nigeria to double their lead! Awaziem misses at the back post from a corner. A real let-off for Uganda.
47′
Uganda have an early second-half chance after attacking substitutions, but the offside flag is raised. Meanwhile, Tanzania equalises against Tunisia in Rabat through Feisal Salum.
45′
2nd half kicks off in Fes with Chigozie Awaziem replacing Calvin Bassey for Nigeria. Uganda make three half-time changes, with captain Onyango unsurprisingly replaced in goal by Salim Jamal Magoola.
Mutyaba and Omedi also came off for Allan Okello and Steven Mukwala.
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Half Time at Fes. Nigeria goes into the break with the advantage.
49′
Nigeria win a late first-half free-kick on the right. Chukwueze’s delivery causes confusion at the front post but is cleared as Uganda look to counter. Onyemaechi cleans up, and the half-time whistle blows.
45′
Uganda’s free-kick hits the wall, and Byaruhanga’s follow-up goes off target. Four minutes of added time will be played due to Onyango’s treatment.
43′
Uganda win a late free-kick after Alebiosu fouls Omedi. Ikpeazu is down following a clash with Onuachu.
39′
Onyango remains in goal for Uganda, with coach Paul Put seemingly waiting until half-time to make a potential change.
Nigeria continue to press, but Hibernian defender Obita makes a crucial block to deny Simon after a dangerous run down the right flank.
37′
Simon impresses again with his tricky footwork, beating Sibbick and finding the towering Onuachu inside the box. Onuachu’s looping effort deflects off Alhassan but is ultimately caught on the line by Onyango. The 40-year-old Ugandan captain is down for the third time and looks like he may need to be substituted soon.
33′
Uganda remain a threat on the break. Slovan Liberec left-back Kayondo sprints forward after Nigeria lose possession, showing his pace and attacking intent.
31′
Nigeria continue to look dangerous since taking the lead, with Osimhen constantly probing the defense. Onyango is down again just outside his box, requiring treatment. His potential replacement is already warming up on the sideline.
28′ — GOAL! Paul Onuachu breaks the deadlock for Nigeria!
After a brilliant run by Osimhen to the byline, he sets up Dele-Bashiru, whose cross is initially denied by Onyango. Onuachu reacts quickest, sliding in to finish and give the Super Eagles the lead. A huge setback for Uganda despite their promising start.
27′
Nigeria are turning up the pressure. A fine ball nearly finds Chukwueze, and Osimhen’s brilliant run to the byline sets up Onuachu, who is initially denied by Onyango at point-blank range.
23′
Uganda clear the resulting corner, and Onyango looks okay to continue. Salim Jamal Magoola, who started against Tunisia, remains on the bench.
21′
Sibbick misfires a back pass under pressure from Onuachu. Uganda captain Onyango stretches to reach it but twists his ankle awkwardly in the process. Ouch!
19′
Uganda push forward again, but Ikpeazu (No. 9) is correctly flagged offside. Belgian coach Paul Put will be pleased with his team’s bright start.
18′
Uganda continue to show attacking intent. Mato’s deep left-wing cross finds Alhassan at the back post, but the finish goes wide.
16′
Kayondo bursts to the byline for Uganda and wins a corner. The set-piece is taken short, and the eventual cross into the box is comfortably collected by Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho. Early signs of promise from the Cranes.
14′
Nigeria debutant Alebiosu (Blackburn) tries to scramble in a cross from the byline but collides painfully with Uganda’s left-back Kayondo. Both appear okay to continue.
12′
Uganda delivers a dangerous ball into the Nigerian box from the left, with Ikpeazu beating Bassey to glance a header—just wide.
9′
Huge chance for Nigeria! Simon charges down the left flank, slices into the box, and delivers a perfect cutback, but Chukwueze can’t make contact. Fantastic effort from Simon, deserved a better finish.
6′
Mato is down after a challenge with Onyedika, taking a sharp hit on the top of his left foot. The North Macedonia-based forward limps off for treatment.
4′
Early booking for Fulham defender Bassey after a foul on Ikpeazu. Mato also had a long-range attempt, but it went well wide.
2′
Victor Osimhen fires a fierce low shot, testing Uganda goalkeeper and captain Onyango, who manages to parry it. However, the linesman’s flag is raised for offside, and the chance is ruled out.
Kick Off
The match is underway in Fez as Nigeria take on Uganda in a crucial AFCON Group clash.
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Nigeria have made several changes for their final Group C clash against Uganda, with Francis Uzoho starting in goal and Ryan Alebiosu handed a rare start.
Eric Chelle appears to be rotating his squad with qualification already secured, leaving Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman on the bench.
The Super Eagles have gone with a two-man strike force as Victor Osimhen partners Paul Onuachu up front, while Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze provide width and pace from the flanks.
In midfield, Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will be tasked with controlling the tempo against a Uganda side fighting for survival.
Uganda come into the game needing a win to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Round of 16 alive, which could force them to take risks early on.
Nigeria, meanwhile, will be aiming to maintain their perfect record in the group stage and carry momentum into the knockout rounds.
Kick-off is moments away at the Fez Stadium, with all eyes on how the Super Eagles handle rotation while chasing a third straight win at AFCON 2025.
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