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Nigeria’s Super Eagles rebounded from their September loss with a dominant 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf fired the hosts ahead in just the second minute off an assist from Ademola Lookman.
However, Tanzania levelled before halftime when Alphonce Msanga converted a pass from N. Miroshi in the 32nd minute, leaving the teams deadlocked at 1-1 at the break.
Manager Eric Chelle shook up his lineup at halftime, sending on substitutes Tolu Arokodare and Moses Usor.
The tactical shift paid off immediately when Arokodare turned in a pass from captain Wilfred Ndidi in the 52nd minute to restore Nigeria’s lead.
Arokodare struck again just eight minutes later, slotting home a delivery from Usor to seal the 3-1 advantage.
Despite late tactical adjustments and a triple substitution from Tanzania, Nigeria controlled 65 per cent of possession and managed seven shots on target to secure all three points.
The win lifts the Super Eagles to six points in Group L, trailing leaders Guinea-Bissau by a single point ahead of the return fixture in Zanzibar on Tuesday, November 17.
