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Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday.
The Super Eagles took the lead just two minutes into the encounter through Alhassan Yusuf, who finished off an assist from Ademola Lookman.
However, Tanzania fought back and restored parity in the 32nd minute, with A. Msanga scoring from an assist by N. Miroshi to make it 1-1 before the break.
Nigeria regained the lead seven minutes into the second half when Tolu Arokodare converted a pass from Wilfred Ndidi in the 52nd minute.
Arokodare struck again eight minutes later, finishing off an assist from Moses Usor to complete his brace and extend Nigeria’s advantage to 3-1.
Despite Tanzania’s efforts to get back into the game, the Super Eagles held on to secure all three points.
Nigeria dominated possession with 67.8 per cent, compared with Tanzania’s 32.2 per cent, while also recording 17 shots against their opponents’ nine.
The hosts registered seven shots on target, four more than Tanzania, and completed 543 passes at an accuracy rate of 86.2 per cent.
The victory gives Nigeria a positive start to their Group L qualifying campaign as they seek a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
