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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are locked in a crucial Group C encounter against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
After missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria are aiming to begin their AFCON campaign on a positive note, with redemption firmly on the agenda.
Head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong starting XI for the clash, signaling Nigeria’s intent to dominate from the outset.
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⚽ LIVE MATCH UPDATES
51′ – GOAL! Nigeria 2–1 Tanzania
Ademola Lookman fires a powerful strike from outside the box to restore Nigeria’s lead!
50′ – GOAL! Tanzania 1–1 Nigeria
The Taifa Stars equalise with a swift and clinical finish, catching the Super Eagles off guard.
46′ – Second Half Begins
No changes for Nigeria. Victor Osimhen finds the net, but the goal is ruled out for offside.
45′ – Half-Time
Nigeria head into the break with a 1–0 lead in Fes.
37′ – GOAL! Nigeria 1–0 Tanzania
Semi Ajayi rises highest to power home an Alex Iwobi cross. The Super Eagles take a deserved lead!
35′
Victor Osimhen beats the goalkeeper, but the ball is dramatically cleared off the line.
30′
Half an hour played. Nigeria dominate possession but are yet to add to their tally.
20′
Despite sustained early pressure, the Super Eagles are still searching for a breakthrough.
13′
Tanzania threaten, but the acrobatic effort is comfortably saved by Stanley Nwabali.
10′
Akor Adams rattles the woodwork from a corner kick as Tanzania survive another scare.
9′
Adams comes close again, forcing a save from the goalkeeper, who receives treatment afterward.
5′
Samuel Chukwueze fires straight at the Tanzanian goalkeeper as the visitors sit deep.
2′
Zaidu Sanusi delivers a dangerous cross into the box, but no Nigerian attacker connects.
1′ – Kick-off
The match is underway!
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