The Super Eagles has reaffirmed their status as one of the contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 3–1 victory over Uganda in a Group C tie,
With Nigeria already guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16 of the tournament, Eric Chelle decided to rest some players on Tuesday
The Franco-Malian made eight changes to the starting team that played against Tunisia on Saturday.
He opted for Paul Onuachu to partner Victor Osimhen in attack, while Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replaced Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi.
There was also the surprise inclusion of Francis Uzoho in goal, replacing Stanley Nwabali.
The team did enough to give Nigeria all three points on offer and is the fourth time the Super Eagles have completed a perfect group-stage run at AFCON, adding to similar feats in 1992, 2006, and at the 2021 editions.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.