Uyo:Nigeria defeated Tanzania 3-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification Group L match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
According to Voice of Nigeria, substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in eight minutes to help Nigeria move to six points from three matches in Group L, one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, and revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Nigeria, under head coach Éric Chelle, sought a victory to respond to their previous 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles started strong with Alhassan Yusuf scoring in the second minute, assisted by Ademola Lookman. Tanzania equalized in the 32nd minute with a goal from Alphonce Msanga, leveling the score at halftime.
In the second half, Nigeria introduced Arokodare and Moses Usor. Arokodare’s contribution was immediate, scoring in the 52nd minute and again eight minutes later, securing a 3-1 lead for Nigeria. Despite substitutions from Tanzania, Nigeria maintained their advantage, ending the match with a vital victory.
The win places Nigeria second in Group L with six points, trailing Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania, as co-hosts for the 2027 tournament, have already qualified automatically. The teams will face each other again on November 17 in Zanzibar.