"Uganda coach Paul Put's changes against Tanzania included the introduction of 40-year-old Denis Onyango in place of Salim Magoola in goal, keeping his place as captain for the decider. London-born Ikpeazu starts after scoring that potentially precious goal and Allan Okello moves to the bench, having missed a late penalty. Winger Rogers Mato is a potential game-changer for Uganda, having been prolific for Macedonian club Vardar."
"Uganda and Nigeria complete their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C campaigns against each other on Tuesday in Fes. The Super Eagles have beaten Tanzania 2-1 and Tunisia 3-2, Ademola Lookman scoring once in both games. First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is on the bench after being a doubt for Nigeria with an injury that Chelle suggested was minor, while the Malian made it clear that he would rotate his team, predicting his line-up would be a "surprise"."
Uganda need a win against group winners Nigeria to advance to the AFCON 2025 last 16 after a 3-1 defeat to Tunisia and a 1-1 draw with Tanzania. Nigeria sit top of Group C following victories over Tanzania (2-1) and Tunisia (3-2), with Ademola Lookman scoring in both matches. Paul Put named veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango as captain and starter, recalled after changes against Tanzania. Uche Ikpeazu starts for Uganda after scoring, while Allan Okello drops to the bench following a missed penalty. Rogers Mato is noted as a potential game-changer for Uganda. Nigeria indicated a willingness to rotate, with first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali on the bench due to a minor injury concern.
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