Uganda Players React to AFCON Exit After Defeat by Nigeria
Uganda's AFCON campaign came to an end with a 3-1 defeat by Nigeria, prompting emotional reactions from players like Denis Onyango and Uche Ikpeazu. Nigeria's composure under pressure and clinical finishing proved decisive, with goals from Raphael Onyedika and Paul Onuachu sealing Uganda's fate.
Ikpeazu, with a Nigerian father and Ugandan mother, expressed disappointment but aimed to inspire the team in future fixtures. The loss highlighted the need for Uganda to regroup and refocus for upcoming matches in the tournament against other strong teams like Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Algeria.
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