Nigeria have secured their second win in three games, while Tanzania have already booked their place as co-hosts.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated visiting Tanzania 3-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Eric Chelle’s men were seeking a response after suffering a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September, having opened their qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over Madagascar.
Tanzania, on the other hand, have already secured qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.
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Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring for Nigeria as early as the 2nd minute, but Alphonce Msanga levelled the score for the East Africans in the 32nd minute.
On the resumption of the second half, substitute Tolu Arokodare put Nigeria back in front in the 52nd minute before scoring his brace eight minutes later to make it 3-1 to Nigeria.
With the victory, Nigeria are now second in Group L behind Guinea-Bissau on six points, while Tanzania are bottom with just one point.
