Nigeria Beat Tanzania 3-1 to Revive 2027 AFCON Qualification - THISDAYLIVE

A strong second half performance by Super Eagles ensured that Nigeria revived their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tanzania yesterday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Eric Chelle’s men secured all three points after recovering from a first-half setback against the Taifa Stars.

Tolu Arokodare was the hero as Nigeria boosted their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFCON home win over tournament co-hosts Tanzania.

With the East Africans already assured of a spot at the finals, the Super Eagles are battling for the one qualification spot available in Group L and have little margin for error after losing 3-0 in Guinea-Bissau in September.

Alhassan Yusuf kept his composure to slot Nigeria into a second-minute lead in Uyo from Ademola Lookman’s pass, but the visitors equalised through Alphonce Msanga just after the half-hour mark.

Arokodare climbed off the bench at half-time and cleverly flicked home Wilfred Ndidi’s low ball to restore the lead for the West Africans in the 52nd minute.

The Ajax striker, who is on a season-long loan from Wolves, gave the Super Eagles breathing space eight minutes later when he controlled Moses Usor’s cross from the left and smashed in from 12 yards out.

With three games played in the group, Eric Chelle’s side are now one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who drew 1-1 with Madagascar on Thursday.

The Super Eagles will face Tanzania again on Tuesday, November 17, in the return fixture at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm Nigerian time.

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