Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania na the kind result wey Super Eagles need as Éric Chelle boys return to winning ways with a convincing victory over Taifa Stars for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier for Uyo on Friday evening.
Alhassan Yusuf open the scoring just two minutes into the match before substitute Tolu Arokodare come from bench to fire two second-half goals, helping Nigeria carry all three points for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania: Alhassan Yusuf give Super Eagles early lead
After starting their Group L campaign with 2-1 win over Madagascar before suffering heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, Super Eagles know say dem need to bounce back, and dem no disappoint their supporters this time.
With Tanzania already sure of their AFCON 2027 ticket because dem dey among the co-hosts, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar dey battle for the only remaining qualification spot from Group L.
Na why victory for Uyo mean plenty to Chelle and him boys.
Before kick-off, Super Eagles receive another good news as Guinea-Bissau drop two points after playing 1-1 draw with Madagascar. Nigeria know say the result don open door for dem to close the gap for the group, and dem no waste the opportunity.
Super Eagles no waste time before showing Taifa Stars say dem come Uyo for business, as Alhassan Yusuf fire Nigeria ahead just two minutes after kick-off.
The move start when Akor Adams use him strength take brush aside Tanzania defender before finding Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward quickly spot Yusuf’s run inside the box and send one sweet first-time pass enter him path.
Yusuf no need second invitation as the midfielder calmly slot the ball inside the net to give Nigeria 1-0 lead.
But the early advantage no last reach half-time.
Tanzania fight their way back into the game for the 32nd minute after Wilfred Ndidi lose possession for dangerous area. The visitors quickly launch counterattack, take advantage of the space behind Nigeria defence and find Alphonce Msanga, who finish the move to make am 1-1.
Na costly mistake from Ndidi, as the midfielder give Taifa Stars the chance to return inside a match wey Nigeria start with plenty confidence.
Things even become more difficult for the hosts shortly before half-time when Lookman go down off the ball with injury and no fit continue.
Chelle bring Moses Simon enter the pitch to replace the Atalanta attacker, but the Super Eagles still get plenty work to do if dem wan carry all three points.
Tolu Arokodare brace turn Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania into big victory
As second half begin, Chelle make another attacking change by bringing Tolu Arokodare enter the game to replace Tochukwu Nnadi.
The decision quickly pay off as the striker need only six minutes to make his presence felt.
For the 51st minute, Arokodare put Nigeria back in front with one clever backheel finish wey leave the Tanzania goalkeeper helpless.
Ndidi play important role for the move as he look to make up for the mistake wey lead to Tanzania equaliser. The midfielder combine well with Moses Usor before setting up Arokodare, who use fine backheel finish to make the score 2-1.
But the AFC Ajax striker no finish him business there.
Just four minutes after scoring the second goal, Arokodare strike again to increase Nigeria advantage and put the game beyond Tanzania reach.
Usor send one dangerous cross from the left flank, and the striker control the ball well before firing am past the goalkeeper to complete him brace and make the score 3-1.
Na proper super-sub performance from Arokodare, who change the whole attacking story for Nigeria after entering from the bench.
His two goals give the hosts the breathing space dem need and make am difficult for Taifa Stars to find their way back into the match.
Nigeria continue to hold upper hand against Tanzania in AFCON meetings
Apart from the important three points, Friday victory also continue Nigeria impressive record against Tanzania for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Eagles remain unbeaten for their last four AFCON meetings with Taifa Stars, recording three wins and one draw.
The run include Nigeria 2-1 victory over Tanzania for the 2025 AFCON, another result wey show how difficult the East African side don find am against the three-time African champions.
More importantly, the victory for Uyo don give Chelle boys fresh hope for their AFCON 2027 qualification campaign, especially after Guinea-Bissau drop points against Madagascar.
With Yusuf opening the scoring and Arokodare coming from the bench to deliver two important goals, Nigeria get plenty reasons to smile after the final whistle.
For Super Eagles, the message clear: the fight for AFCON 2027 qualification never finish.
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 7:37 pm by Hitvibz Media
Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania: Tolu Arokodare scatter Taifa Stars as Super Eagles grab big AFCON win
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