Match report

Nigeria Defeats Uganda 3-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Clash

Uganda
Uganda
1–3
FT
Nigeria
Nigeria
Dec 30, 2025

Nigeria secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Uganda in their Africa Cup of Nations match, thanks to goals from P. Onuachu and a brace from Raphael Onyedika. Uganda's sole goal came from R. Mato late in the game. The victory moves Nigeria closer to advancing in the tournament, while Uganda faces a tough road ahead.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Uganda 1–3 Nigeria
  • • P. Onuachu scored for Nigeria in the 28th minute
  • • Raphael Onyedika netted two goals in the 62nd and 67th minutes
  • • R. Mato scored for Uganda in the 75th minute
  • • S. Magoola received a red card for Uganda in the 56th minute

Lineups

Uganda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 D. Onyango (G)
  • 4 K. Semakula (D)
  • 5 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 15 J. Obita (D)
  • 23 A. Kayondo (D)
  • 6 B. Byaruhanga (M)
  • 12 B. Alhassan (M)
  • 14 D. Omedi
  • 10 T. Mutyaba (M)
  • 7 R. Mato (M)
  • 9 U. Ikpeazu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Alionzi
  • 19 S. Magoola
  • 26 H. Mukundane
  • 20 I. Muleme
  • 2 R. Torach
  • 8 K. Aucho
  • 21 A. Okello
  • 16 R. Ssekiganda
  • 28 Ahimbisibwe Ivan
  • 24 J. Bogere
  • 25 S. Kwikiriza
  • 27 M. Lorenzen
  • 17 R. Mpande
  • 11 S. Mukwala
  • 22 J. Ssemugabi

Nigeria

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Uzoho (G)
  • 27 R. Alebiosu (D)
  • 5 I. Ogbu (D)
  • 21 C. Bassey (D)
  • 13 B. Onyemaechi (D)
  • 11 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 10 F. Dele-Bashiru (M)
  • 18 R. Onyedika (M)
  • 15 M. Simon (M)
  • 9 V. Osimhen (F)
  • 19 P. Onuachu (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Nwabali
  • 16 A. Obasogie
  • 6 S. Ajayi
  • 20 C. Awaziem
  • 2 B. Osayi-Samuel
  • 3 Zaidu
  • 26 E. Akinsanmiro
  • 4 W. Ndidi
  • 28 T. Nnadi
  • 8 F. Onyeka
  • 22 A. Adams
  • 7 A. Lookman
  • 24 C. Ejuke
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 25 S. Lawal

Timeline

  1. Nigeria
    4' Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Bassey

    Foul

  2. Nigeria
    28' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Onuachu · Assist: F. Dele-Bashiru
  3. Nigeria
    46' Nigeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calvin Bassey · On: Chidozie Awaziem
  4. Uganda
    46' Uganda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Mutyaba · On: A. Okello
  5. Uganda
    46' Uganda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Omedi · On: S. Mukwala
  6. Uganda
    56' Uganda Card · Red Card
    S. Magoola

    Professional handball

  7. Uganda
    59' Uganda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Alhassan · On: N. Alionzi
  8. Nigeria
    62' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphael Onyedika · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  9. Uganda
    66' Uganda Card · Yellow Card
    Uche Ikpeazu

    Foul

  10. Nigeria
    67' Nigeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphael Onyedika · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  11. Uganda
    75' Uganda Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mato · Assist: A. Okello
  12. Nigeria
    76' Nigeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Onuachu · On: T. Nnadi
  13. Nigeria
    77' Nigeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Onyemaechi · On: Zaidu
  14. Uganda
    85' Uganda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Uche Ikpeazu · On: J. Ssemugabi
  15. Nigeria
    87' Nigeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: A. Adams
  16. Nigeria
    90'+3 Nigeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: S. Lawal
  17. Nigeria
    90' Nigeria Card · Yellow Card
    Chidozie Awaziem

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Uganda Nigeria
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 73% 92%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 220 576
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 28% 72%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 160 528
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Onuachu's early goal in the 28th minute set the tone for Nigeria's victory, giving them a much-needed lead
  • ▸ Raphael Onyedika's brace, scoring in the 62nd and 67th minutes, effectively sealed Nigeria's win after Uganda's S. Magoola was sent off in the 56th minute