"Raphael Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu netted his first international goal in four years as Nigeria beat 10-man Uganda 3-1 in Fes on Tuesday to record a third win in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations and send the East African side home. Nigeria finished top of the group with nine points followed by Tunisia and Tanzania, who reached the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides following their 1-1 draw with Tunisia."
"After Onuachu had missed a simple chance midway through the first half, he found the back of the net after 28 minutes. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru showed quick feet on the left and his pass into Onuachu was perfect for the big forward to finish. Nigeria scored their second goal in the 62nd minute when Onyedika took Samuel Chukwueze's pass and drilled his shot low through the legs of Alionzi."
Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 in Fes, finishing top of Group C with nine points. Raphael Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu ended a four-year international drought with a goal. Nigeria rotated several regulars but still produced a dominant performance. Uganda finished the match with 10 men after a red card and used three goalkeepers because of an injury and the sending-off. Tanzania drew 1-1 with Tunisia to advance as one of the best third-placed teams, while Uganda were eliminated. Samuel Chukwueze and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru supplied key assists for Nigeria's goals.
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