By Akinwale Kasali
The Super Eagles has recorded its third win at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, Championship in Morocco with a 3-1 trouncing of the Cranes of Uganda, bringing an end to their dominance against the three time AFCON Champions.
Coach Eric Chelle made seven changes to the team that defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, with the introduction of Francis Uzoho in Goal, Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaichi in the defense.
Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the midfield, while Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen and gargling Striker, Paul Onuachu leading the attack.
The team Captained by Osimhen started brightly, attacking the Cranes amd keeping them at bay.
Onuachu got the opener late in the first half tapping in a cross from Alebiosu.
The Ugandan Goalkeeper, 40 years old Dennis Onyango sustained an Injury, forcing him to be replaced by Salim Magoola.
Sadly, Magoola was red-carded after stopping a shot from Osimhen outside the 18 Yard Box.
The third choice Ugandan Goalkeeper was brought, and within five minutes of his introduction, he was beaten by a Raphael- Onyedika’s shot to give the Super Eagles a 2-0 lead.
Few minutes later, Chukwueze mesmerized the Ugandan defense and set up Onyedika, who fired home to record his brace.
Uganda, however, got a consolation goal through Rogers Mato, after a team work play, resulting into the goal.
The match ended 3-1 as the Super Eagles recorded a-100 percent performance.
With the victory, Nigeria garnered nine points, while Tunisia clinched the second position after playing a 1-1 draw with the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.
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