AFCON 2025: Uzoho, Onuachu start as Chelle makes eight changes to Eagles’ line-up against Uganda

Eric Chele, the Super Eagles head coach, has opted for aheavy rotation to the team’s starting line-up for the final group game againstUganda at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Franco-Malian coach makes eight changes to the team thatstarted the 3-2 victory over Tunisia in the previous match. Nigeria are through to the second round of the competitionwith two victories from their first two games, and only Victor Osimhen, CalvinBassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi retained their spots from the last game. Francis Uzoho replaces Stanley Nwabali in goal, while IgohOgbu comes in for Semi Ajayi at centre-back. Ryan Alebiosu gets his debut forthe Super Eagles, playing at right back. The midfield trio will be Raphael Onyedika, FisayoDele-Basiru and Samuel Chukwueze, while Paul Onuachu and Moses Simon. The Super Eagles take on Uganda at 5 pm Nigerian time onTuesday. Nigeria are top of Group C with six points. Tunisia aresecond with three points, while Tanzania and Uganda are third and fourthrespectively with one point each. Super Eagles Starting XI: Francis Uzoho, Ryan Alebiosu,Calvin Bassey, Igoh Ogbu, Bruno Onyeamaechi; Raphael Onyedika, FisayoDele-Basiru, Samuel Chukwueze; Paul Onuach

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