AFCON 2025: Live Updates – HT: Nigeria 1-0 Uganda

Half Time at Fes. Nigeria goes into the break with the advantage.

49′

Nigeria win a late first-half free-kick on the right. Chukwueze’s delivery causes confusion at the front post but is cleared as Uganda look to counter. Onyemaechi cleans up, and the half-time whistle blows.

45′

Uganda’s free-kick hits the wall, and Byaruhanga’s follow-up goes off target. Four minutes of added time will be played due to Onyango’s treatment.

43′

Uganda win a late free-kick after Alebiosu fouls Omedi. Ikpeazu is down following a clash with Onuachu.

39′

Onyango remains in goal for Uganda, with coach Paul Put seemingly waiting until half-time to make a potential change.

Nigeria continue to press, but Hibernian defender Obita makes a crucial block to deny Simon after a dangerous run down the right flank.

37′

Simon impresses again with his tricky footwork, beating Sibbick and finding the towering Onuachu inside the box. Onuachu’s looping effort deflects off Alhassan but is ultimately caught on the line by Onyango. The 40-year-old Ugandan captain is down for the third time and looks like he may need to be substituted soon.

33′

Uganda remain a threat on the break. Slovan Liberec left-back Kayondo sprints forward after Nigeria lose possession, showing his pace and attacking intent.

31′

Nigeria continue to look dangerous since taking the lead, with Osimhen constantly probing the defense. Onyango is down again just outside his box, requiring treatment. His potential replacement is already warming up on the sideline.

28′ — GOAL! Paul Onuachu breaks the deadlock for Nigeria!

After a brilliant run by Osimhen to the byline, he sets up Dele-Bashiru, whose cross is initially denied by Onyango. Onuachu reacts quickest, sliding in to finish and give the Super Eagles the lead. A huge setback for Uganda despite their promising start.

27′

Nigeria are turning up the pressure. A fine ball nearly finds Chukwueze, and Osimhen’s brilliant run to the byline sets up Onuachu, who is initially denied by Onyango at point-blank range.

23′

Uganda clear the resulting corner, and Onyango looks okay to continue. Salim Jamal Magoola, who started against Tunisia, remains on the bench.

21′

Sibbick misfires a back pass under pressure from Onuachu. Uganda captain Onyango stretches to reach it but twists his ankle awkwardly in the process. Ouch!

19′

Uganda push forward again, but Ikpeazu (No. 9) is correctly flagged offside. Belgian coach Paul Put will be pleased with his team’s bright start.

18′

Uganda continue to show attacking intent. Mato’s deep left-wing cross finds Alhassan at the back post, but the finish goes wide.

16′

Kayondo bursts to the byline for Uganda and wins a corner. The set-piece is taken short, and the eventual cross into the box is comfortably collected by Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho. Early signs of promise from the Cranes.

14′

Nigeria debutant Alebiosu (Blackburn) tries to scramble in a cross from the byline but collides painfully with Uganda’s left-back Kayondo. Both appear okay to continue.

12′

Uganda delivers a dangerous ball into the Nigerian box from the left, with Ikpeazu beating Bassey to glance a header—just wide.

9′

Huge chance for Nigeria! Simon charges down the left flank, slices into the box, and delivers a perfect cutback, but Chukwueze can’t make contact. Fantastic effort from Simon, deserved a better finish.

6′

Mato is down after a challenge with Onyedika, taking a sharp hit on the top of his left foot. The North Macedonia-based forward limps off for treatment.

4′

Early booking for Fulham defender Bassey after a foul on Ikpeazu. Mato also had a long-range attempt, but it went well wide.

2′

Victor Osimhen fires a fierce low shot, testing Uganda goalkeeper and captain Onyango, who manages to parry it. However, the linesman’s flag is raised for offside, and the chance is ruled out.

Kick Off

The match is underway in Fez as Nigeria take on Uganda in a crucial AFCON Group clash.

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Nigeria have made several changes for their final Group C clash against Uganda, with Francis Uzoho starting in goal and Ryan Alebiosu handed a rare start.

Eric Chelle appears to be rotating his squad with qualification already secured, leaving Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman on the bench.

The Super Eagles have gone with a two-man strike force as Victor Osimhen partners Paul Onuachu up front, while Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze provide width and pace from the flanks.

In midfield, Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will be tasked with controlling the tempo against a Uganda side fighting for survival.

Uganda come into the game needing a win to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Round of 16 alive, which could force them to take risks early on.

Nigeria, meanwhile, will be aiming to maintain their perfect record in the group stage and carry momentum into the knockout rounds.

Kick-off is moments away at the Fez Stadium, with all eyes on how the Super Eagles handle rotation while chasing a third straight win at AFCON 2025.

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