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Onyedika celebrates AFCON debut goal as Nigeria seals spot in quarterfinals

Onyedika celebrates AFCON debut goal as Nigeria seals spot in quarterfinals

Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika scored a brace in Nigerias 3-1 win over Uganda, cementing his team's perfect group stage campaign at the 2025 AFCON tournament.

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Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika is basking in the euphoria of scoring a brace as the Super Eagles secured a 31-0 win over Uganda, propelling them to a perfect group stage campaign at the 2025 AFCON tournament.

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