Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday to get their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track, with Tolu Arokodare scoring twice.
The Group L fixture was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening, with kick-off at 5pm. It was the first game for Eric Chelle’s side since their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September.
Alhassan Yusuf put Nigeria ahead inside the opening two minutes, with Ademola Lookman reported to have provided the assist. Tanzania pulled level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, and the sides went into the break at 1-1.
Arokodare restored Nigeria’s lead early in the second half with a backheel finish, then added his second shortly after the hour mark to make it 3-1. Semi Ajayi later replaced Ola Aina as the Eagles managed the closing stages.
Before the match, the Nigeria camp had described it as a must-win game after the Guinea-Bissau loss, which left the three-time champions on three points from two games and behind the group leaders, who had seven points from three matches.
Only one qualifying place is available from Group L because Tanzania are co-hosts of the 2027 tournament, which put added pressure on the Eagles to collect maximum points at home.
The Super Eagles are expected to face Tanzania again in the return leg on Tuesday.
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