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Nigeria Thrash Uganda 3-0 at AFCON 2025, Leads Group with Unbeaten Record'

Nigeria Thrash Uganda 3-0 at AFCON 2025, Leads Group with Unbeaten Record'

Nigeria extend their lead over Uganda at AFCON 2025 with a 3-0 victory, thanks to goals from Raphael Onyedika and two others, leading 3-0 at halftime.

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Nigeria have taken an early lead at the AFCON 2025 match against Uganda with three goals to none, as midfielder Raphael Onyedika scored his second goal in five minutes. The Nigerian side are looking to maintain their advantage with a strong performance. Onyedika's shot was a low-driven effort into the bottom right corner from about 15 yards out. Nigeria will look to extend their lead and secure three points in the match.

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