The second half saw the introduction of substitutes who became match-winners for Nigeria.
EXCLUSIVE: Northern senators move against Akpabio over alleged N4trn budget paddingClimate change, extreme weather, conflict exacerbate global food crisisEXCLUSIVE: Northern senators move against Akpabio over alleged N4trn budget paddingClimate change, extreme weather, conflict exacerbate global food crisisNigeria's Super Falconsto defend their African Games gold medal, defeating Uganda 2-0 in a well-fought semifinal clash at the Cape Coast Stadium on Monday.
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