Super Eagles Bounce Back with 3-1 Win Against Tanzania in AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Eagles achieved a strong 3-1 victory against Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. This win comes after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

The Super Eagles started the match on a high note, taking the lead just two minutes in. Alhassan Yusuf scored after a pass from Ademola Lookman, putting Nigeria ahead early.

Despite Nigeria’s strong start, Tanzania equalized in the 32nd minute. Alphonce Msanga took advantage of a chance to score, leveling the match at 1-1 before halftime.

In the second half, Nigeria returned with more energy. Coach Éric Chelle made key substitutions, bringing in Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare. These changes quickly paid off. Arokodare scored twice, first in the 52nd minute with a backheel goal and then again eight minutes later, extending Nigeria’s lead to 3-1.

Despite efforts from Tanzania’s coach Miguel Gamondi to change the game with substitutions, the team struggled to respond. Nigeria held onto their lead, securing the important win.

With this victory, Nigeria now sits in second place in Group L with 6 points, just one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have 7 points.