Uganda vs Nigeria

CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage 30 Dec 2025, 16:00
Uganda
Uganda
1–3
HT 0–1
FULL TIME
Nigeria
Nigeria
Round 3

Match report

Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage on 30 December 2025. It was 0-1 at half-time, with 3 more goals in the second half.

Nigeria dominated possession with 64% of the ball and had 13 shots to Uganda's 9.

S. Magoola was sent off in the 56th minute.

Half-time 0-1 Possession 36% - 64% Shots 9 - 13 On target 1 - 6 Corners 2 - 3 Fouls 6 - 14 Red cards 1 Yellow cards 3
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Player of the match
Raphael Onyedika
Nigeria · 2 goals
8 Rogers Mato 1 goal
8 Samuel Chukwueze 2 assists
7 Paul Onuachu 1 goal
7 Denis Onyango captained the side
First half vs second half
Nigeria came out stronger after half-time, with 9 second-half shots against 4 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 6–4 3–9
Shots On Goal 0–2 1–4
Ball Possession 34–66 —
Corners 1–1 1–2
Attacks 33–47 27–66
Match statistics
2 Corners 3
5 Substitution 4
60 Attacks 113
20 Dangerous Attacks 44
1 On Target 6
7 Off Target 7
36% Ball Possession 64%
9 Shots Total 13
1 Shots On Goal 6
7 Shots Off Goal 5
1 Shots Blocked 2
4 Shots Inside Box 9
5 Shots Outside Box 4
6 Fouls 14
2 Corners 3
2 Offsides 3
28% Ball Possession 72%
1 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0
3 Saves 0
220 Passes Total 577
164 Passes Accurate 528
Line-ups 4-3-3  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Uganda · 4-3-3
18 D. Onyango
4 K. Semakula 5 T. Sibbick 15 J. Obita 23 A. Kayondo
10 T. Mutyaba 6 B. Bobosi 12 B. Alhassan
14 D. Omedi 9 U. Ikpeazu 7 R. Mato
Nigeria · 4-4-2
1 F. Uzoho
27 R. Alebiosu 5 I. Ogbu 21 C. Bassey 13 B. Onyemaechi
11 S. Chukwueze 10 F. Dele-Bashiru 18 R. Onyedika 15 M. Simon
9 V. Osimhen 19 P. Onuachu
Uganda
Coach
Morley Byekwaso Ochama
Substitutes
  • 19 Salim Jamal Magoola
  • 21 Allan Okello
  • 11 Steven Mukwala
  • 1 Legason Nafiani Alionzi
  • 22 Jude Ssemugabi
  • 26 Hilary Mukundane
  • 20 Isaac Muleme
  • 2 Rogers Torach
  • 16 Ronald Ssekiganda
  • 8 Khalid Aucho
  • 24 James Bogere
  • 17 Reagan Mpande
  • 28 Ivan Ahimbisibwe
  • 27 Melvyn Lorenzen
  • 25 Shafik Nana Kwikiriza
Nigeria
Coach
Éric Sékou Chelle
Substitutes
  • 20 Chidozie Awaziem
  • 3 Zaidu Sanusi
  • 28 Tochukwu Nnadi
  • 22 Akor Adams
  • 25 Salim Fago Lawal
  • 16 Amas Obasogie
  • 23 Stanley Nwabali
  • 2 Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • 6 Semi Ajayi
  • 24 Chidera Ejuke
  • 26 Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
  • 8 Frank Onyeka
  • 4 Wilfred Ndidi
  • 17 Alex Iwobi
  • 7 Ademola Lookman
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ S. Magoola ↓ D. Onyango Uganda
  • 46' ↑ A. Okello ↓ T. Mutyaba Uganda
  • 46' ↑ S. Mukwala ↓ D. Omedi Uganda
  • 46' ↑ C. Awaziem ↓ C. Bassey Nigeria
  • 59' ↑ N. Alionzi ↓ B. Alhassan Uganda
  • 76' ↑ T. Nnadi ↓ P. Onuachu Nigeria
  • 77' ↑ Zaidu ↓ B. Onyemaechi Nigeria
  • 85' ↑ J. Ssemugabi ↓ U. Ikpeazu Uganda
  • 87' ↑ A. Adams ↓ V. Osimhen Nigeria
  • 90+3' ↑ S. Lawal ↓ S. Chukwueze Nigeria
Cards
  • 56' S. Magoola Uganda
  • 4' C. Bassey Nigeria
  • 66' U. Ikpeazu Uganda
  • 90' C. Awaziem Nigeria
Head-to-head
Uganda 0 0 draws 1 Nigeria
2025-12-30 Uganda vs Nigeria 1 - 3
Recent form
Uganda D L D W W
Nigeria D D D W W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Uganda vs Nigeria?
Uganda lost 1-3 against Nigeria on 30 December 2025.
Who won Uganda vs Nigeria?
Nigeria won the match 3-1.
Who had more possession in Uganda vs Nigeria?
Nigeria had 64% of possession, compared to 36% for the other side.