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Nigeria Reaches Quarterfinals of Africa Cup of Nations, Uzoho's Return to Omonia Delayed

Published January 6, 2026, 07:29

Nigeria has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations following a convincing 4-0 victory over Mozambique. The 'Super Eagles' are now awaiting their opponent, which will be determined by the Algeria-Democratic Republic of Congo match, scheduled for January 10th. The participation of Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho in the tournament means he will also miss Omonia's upcoming derby against AEL on January 9th, and potentially further games depending on Nigeria's progress. Should Nigeria reach the semifinals, Uzoho's stay in Morocco will be extended until January 17th due to the subsequent matches.