Onyedika shines with two goals in AFCON group stage win
Raphael Onyedika is celebrating after scoring twice in Nigeria’s 3–1 victory over Uganda at the ongoing 2025 AFCON in Morocco. The midfielder, who plays for Club Brugge, returned to Nigeria’s starting lineup for the first time since November 2024 and made a significant impact. His brace, both assisted by Samuel Chukwueze, helped secure a perfect group stage for the Super Eagles. Onyedika expressed his joy, saying it was a moment he had worked towards all his life.
Match highlights
- Raphael Onyedika scored two goals within five minutes in Nigeria’s win over Uganda at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
- He returned to the starting lineup for the first time since November 2024 and marked the occasion with a brace.
- His first goal came in the 62nd minute, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
- The brace brought his total to three goals in 19 appearances for Nigeria.
- Onyedika scored his first international goal against Benin Republic in June 2024 during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
