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Uzoho Out of Nigeria's AFCON Third-Place Playoff

Published January 17, 2026, 16:16

Omonia's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will not be in the starting lineup for Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff against Egypt. The national team coach has chosen Nuabali as the starting goalkeeper. This means Uzoho will likely finish the tournament with only one appearance, having played in the 3rd matchday of the group stage against Uganda, where Nigeria had already secured first place. The decision does not affect Nigeria's qualification for the next stage.