Uganda 1-3 Nigeria
Updated
Nigeria won: Uganda 1-3 Nigeria in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group C (Round 3) on Tue, 30 Dec 2025 at Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès. Uganda goals: Rogers Mato 75'. Nigeria goals: Paul Onuachu 28', Raphael Onyedika 62', Raphael Onyedika 67'. Sent off: Jamal Salim (56'). Expected goals: 0.71-2.87. Possession: 28-72. Player of the match: Raphael Onyedika (9).
Match report
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1
Nigeria got the better of Uganda 3-1 away from home at Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday 30 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group C.
Paul Onuachu put Nigeria ahead on 28' (0-1), Raphael Onyedika made it 0-2 on 62', added another on 67' (0-3) and Rogers Mato pulled one back for Uganda on 75' (1-3).
Jamal Salim (Uganda) was sent off on 56'.
Uganda had 28% of the ball, shots were 9-13 (1-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.71-2.87. Nigeria were the better side on chances, too.
Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 11,545. Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande.
Match stats
| Uganda | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 28 | 72 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.71 | 2.87 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 30 |
| Big chances | 1 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 160 (73%) | 528 (92%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 9 |
Lineups
Uganda (4-3-3): Denis Onyango, Kenneth Semakula, Toby Sibbick, Jordan Obita, Aziz Kayondo, Travis Mutyaba, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Denis Omedi, Uche Ikpeazu, Rogers Mato
Nigeria (4-4-2): Francis Uzoho, Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
- 28' · Goal · Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Steven Mukwala for Denis Omedi (Uganda)
- 46' · Substitution · Chidozie Awaziem for Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
- 46' · Substitution · Jamal Salim for Denis Onyango (Uganda)
- 46' · Substitution · Allan Okello for Travis Mutyaba (Uganda)
- 56' · Red card · Jamal Salim (Uganda)
- 59' · Substitution · Nafian Alionzi for Baba Alhassan (Uganda)
- 62' · Goal · Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
- 66' · Yellow card · Uche Ikpeazu (Uganda)
- 67' · Goal · Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
- 75' · Goal · Rogers Mato (Uganda)
- 77' · Substitution · Tochukwu Nnadi for Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)
- 77' · Substitution · Zaidu Sanusi for Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria)
- 85' · Substitution · Jude Ssemugabi for Uche Ikpeazu (Uganda)
- 87' · Substitution · Akor Adams for Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 90' · Yellow card · Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Lawal Fago for Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Uganda vs Nigeria?
Nigeria won, 1-3 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group C) on Tue, 30 Dec 2025.
When and where is Uganda vs Nigeria?
Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 16:00 UTC at Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group C.