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The last group match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Uganda begins right now with Victor Osimhen leading as Captain of the side.
5:00 pm kick off
1′ Uganda 0-0 Nigeria
3′ Yellow card to Bassey for a foul against Ugandan striker right in front of the marked area, free kick against Nigeria.
9′ Moses Simon breaks through from the left flank, comes with a killer pass into Uganda’s six yards, but a free Paul Onuachu misses the ball for a clearance.
15′ Uganda through from the left flank, a pullout meant for Ikpeazu (Nigerian-born) Uganda striker went wild. It’s on record that Ikpeazu tried many times to play for Nigeria, having been encouraged by his Nigerian father, though his mother is Ugandan, but he chose to represent Uganda when he was not considered by Eagles ‘s coaches.
21′ GOAL…Uganda 0-1 Nigeria Paul Onuachu on target after missing two chances, he pounced on a cross from Basiru deep in the box.
35′ Bashiru all alone takes the ball from center circle, dribbles through the opponents vital area…fails to pass and loses possession.
38′ Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
44′ Uganda gets free kick at 20 meters, but no stress for Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho as the chance was ballooned over the bar.
45′ 4 minutes added time. Uganda 0-1 Nigeria.
47′ Foul against Chukwueze, giving Nigeria a free kick but ball cleared away by Uganda.
Half Time: Uganda 0-1 Nigeria.
Second Half begins
46′ Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
48′ Corner kick for Nigeria; a long one floated by Simon, Awaziem fails to convert from close range.
50′ Uganda 0-1 Nigeria
57′ Red Card to Ugandan reserve Goalkeeper for handling Osimhen’s volley outside the box. Free kick to Nigeria
62′ GOAL…Onyedika scores Nigeria’s second goal, a classic finish.
Uganda 0-2 Nigeria
67′ GOAL… Onyedika comes with a brace in the match, Nigeria Leading Uganda 3-0 now
74′ GOAL…. Uganda pulls one goal back, poor marksmanship in Nigeria’s defence.
75′ Uganda 1-3 Nigeria
82′ A long ball finds Osimhen in the box but Uganda’s third Goalkeeper gathers well to avoid another goal.
85′ Ikpeazu substituted, ending his dream to score against Nigeria. Osimhen also substituted.
90′ Free Kick against Nigeria as Awaziem fouls Uganda’s striker, gets a yellow card. The resultant free kick came to nothing.
91’ 4 minutes added, with Nigerian players taking it easy but the Ugandans are still chasing the ball with grit and determination.
It’s over, Nigeria wins all three matches to garner maximum 9 points, to lead AFCON Group C.