"It was a dominant performance from Nigeria despite resting several regulars, having already been assured of the top spot in the group. After Onuachu 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 in to Onuachu was perfect for the big forward to finish. The goal was the striker's first for Nigeria since 2021."
"Uganda were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when substitute goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola used his hands about 9 metres (10 yards) outside his area to stop a Victor Osimhen shot. Magoola had been a halftime replacement for injured starter Denis Onyango, so Uganda had to use their third goalkeeper in the game as Nafian Alionzi was brought on for midfielder Baba Alhassan."
"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. Onyedika netted his second five minutes later with a side-footed finish, Chukwueze again the provider with a pass from the right. Uganda got a consolation goal with 15 minutes left as the Nigerian defence momentarily went to sleep and Rogers Mato had time and space from Allan Okello's pass to lift the ball over the keeper and into the net."
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish top of Group C with nine points, maintaining a 100 percent record. Paul Onuachu scored after 28 minutes, his first international goal since 2021, following a precise pass from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Raphael Onyedika scored twice in the 62nd and 67th minutes, both set up by Samuel Chukwueze. Uganda were reduced to 10 men when substitute goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola handled outside his area, forcing the use of a third keeper. Uganda scored a late consolation through Rogers Mato. Tunisia finished second with four points, and Tanzania progressed as one of the best third-placed teams after a 1-1 draw with Tunisia.
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