Rogers Mato (R) of Uganda shoots to score during the group C match between Uganda and Nigeria at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Fez, Morocco, on Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Paul Onuachu (C) of Nigeria competes during the group C match between Uganda and Nigeria at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Fez, Morocco, on Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Raphael Onyedika Nwadike (L) of Nigeria vies with Allan Okello of Uganda during the group C match between Uganda and Nigeria at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Fez, Morocco, on Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Tanzania's Haji Mnoga (C) competes with Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti (R) during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage match between Tanzania and Tunisia in Rabat, Morocco, Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)

Tanzania's Haji Mnoga (C) competes for the ball with Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri (R) during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage match between Tanzania and Tunisia in Rabat, Morocco, Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Aissa/Xinhua)