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The Digest:

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has said he owes teammate Samuel Chukwueze a special gift after the winger provided both assists for his two goals in Nigeria’s 3-1 AFCON victory over Uganda.

Key Points:
  • Onyedika scored a second-half brace to seal Nigeria’s perfect group stage.
  • Chukwueze set up both goals, continuing their productive partnership.
  • The midfielder noted that all three of his international goals have come from Chukwueze's assists.
  • The first was also against the Benin Republic in June 2024.
  • Onyedika stated, “I need to buy Samuel Chukwueze a gift.”
  • The 24-year-old now has three goals in 19 appearances for Nigeria.
  • This chemistry highlights the squad’s effective attacking combinations.
This light-hearted pledge underscores the camaraderie and understanding developing within the Super Eagles’ squad, elements that could prove vital as the tournament progresses to the knockout stages.

Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet