On-loan Ajax striker, Tolu Arokodare, came off the bench to score a superb brace as Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday evening.
The Super Eagles came into the match looking to close the gap between themselves and Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau had played out a 1-1 draw with Madagascar yesterday.
Nigeria began on a fine note, with Alhassan Yusuf scoring in the second minute of play.
But the visitors drew level just before the break following a defensive mix-up.
Arokodare was introduced at the start of the second half alongside Moses Usor.
And he repaid Eric Chelle's faith with two goals of top quality.
The win means the Eagles occupy second spot with six points, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau.
2027 AFCONQ: Arokodare's brace saves Super Eagles against Tanzania