Nigeria secured top spot in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over 10-man Uganda in Fes, with Raphael Onyedika scoring twice and Paul Onuachu netting his first international goal in four years. Uganda's chaotic evening saw them use three different goalkeepers after an injury to Denis Onyango and a red card for Salim Magoola, who was replaced by Nafian Alionzi.
Despite having already qualified for the knockout stages, Nigeria produced a dominant display. Onuachu opened the scoring after 28 minutes, finishing a pass from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, after earlier missing a simple chance. Onyedika then struck twice in the second half, both from Samuel Chukwueze assists, before Rogers Mato pulled one back for Uganda with a lob 15 minutes from time.
In the group's other match, Tanzania grabbed a second-half equaliser through Feisal Salum to hold Tunisia 1-1 in Rabat, enough to send them into the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. Tunisia, who had led through Ismaël Gharbi's penalty, will meet Mali on Saturday, while Tanzania face hosts Morocco on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Senegal beat Benin 3-0 to finish top of Group D on goal difference, despite Kalidou Koulibaly being sent off. Abdoulaye Seck's controversial opener, validated after a VAR check showing the ball came off his elbow, was followed by goals from Habib Diallo and substitute Cherif Ndiaye, who scored a late penalty. Senegal will play Burkina Faso or Sudan in Tangier on Saturday.
Gaël Kakuta scored twice and assisted another as DR Congo beat Botswana 3-0, securing second place in Group D and a last-16 meeting with Algeria on 6 January. Nathanael Mbuku netted the opener, with Kakuta converting a penalty and adding a late third. Botswana have now lost all six of their Cup of Nations matches.
