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Goalkeeper drama involving PSL stars as Nigeria trounce Uganda to clinch AFCON Group C

The Super Eagles showed their class with a near-perfect display against the East African nation on Tuesday night in the final pool outing to make three wins in a row. However, it was not a good outing for Paul Put's men, who were eliminated without tasting a win. They lost two games and drew once from the three fixtures.

2025 AFCON: Uganda vs Nigeria - Preview, Kickoff time, TV channel & squad news

Looking for a third straight victory in Morocco, the Super Eagles will face the East Africans, who are yet to win a game. Nigeria, who have already qualified for the knockout stage, have been impressive so far with victories against Tanzania and Tunisia. On the other hand, the Uganda Cranes are looking for their first win after an opening loss to Tunisia, which was followed by a 1-1 draw against Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

AFCON 2025 Wrap: Jackson brace fires Senegal to sink Botswana as DR Congo outshine Benin

The Teranga Lions asserted their credentials as tournament favourites with a convincing win over the Zebras. Earlier on, DR Congo continued to shine following their AFCON opening win over their Group D rivals. Just recently, they defeated Nigeria to book a ticket to the intercontinental World Cup qualifiers set to be played in March 2026. Benin's AFCON campaign, a tournament they missed in 2021 and 2023, has suffered a faulty start.

Tunisia vs Uganda: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Tunisia and Uganda, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to buy Tunisia AFCON 2025/26 tickets

Secure your spot to watch Tunisia live at AFCON 2025

Mugabi: I didn’t have an idea I beat Ronaldo's record

The 26-year-old explains when he realised he had shattered the record of the former Juventus player

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2022 FIFA WC Qualifier: Kenya vs Uganda Head-To-Head

Kenya and Uganda square off in their FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday.

Museveni to honour Uganda legend Onyango

The 36-year-old is in the country and after meeting the parliament on Friday he will jet back to South Africa

Afcon 2019: Predicting all eight Round of 16 clashes

Ed Dove predicts the outcome of all eight Afcon Round of 16 bouts

Former KPL stars meet as Uganda face Burundi

Ex-AFC Leopards ace Allan Kateregga has been given a starting berth in Ugandan squad

Hassan Wasswa and Asamoah Gyaan Afcon 2017

Wasswa warns Harambee Stars

The last time the two teams met was last year at Nambole Stadium in Kampala, where the match ended in a draw

Betting: Mali vs Uganda

The Eagles need a win to keep their slim hopes of qualification arrive and our tipster does not expect the shot-shy Cranes causing many problems here

‘We want to qualify with Ghana’

Having scored the lone goal against the Cranes on Saturday, the Al Ahly star now contemplates the final group game against the Black Stars

Afcon Stat Pack: Ghana v Uganda

All the stats and numbers you need as Black Stars prepares to take on The Cranes in Port-Gentil

Grant unfazed by Afcon pressure

The Black Stars coach claims his team would rather be motivated by the pressure at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations

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'Ghana will do all they can at Afcon'

Black Stars’ assistant coach sheds light on the team’s 12-day training camp in Dubai as well as a general outlook of the outfit ahead of their Afcon o

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Aston Villa vs Sunderland predictions: Watkins to inspire a home win

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'We always give Ghana problems'

The Uganda shot-stopper believes his side will upset the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon

Watch the AFCON live with bet365

The online bookmaker are offering their customers the chance to watch and bet on every match during the tournament via desktop, mobile or tablet

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