Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 3-1 to Bounce Back from Guinea-Bissau Defeat

Nigeria’s Super Eagles bounced back from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring for Nigeria just two minutes into the encounter, finishing off a pass from Ademola Lookman to give the hosts an early advantage.

The Super Eagles dominated possession in the opening stages, putting Tanzania under pressure and creating opportunities to extend their lead.

Tanzania fight back before half-time

Despite Nigeria’s early dominance, Tanzania drew level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, who capitalised on an opportunity to make it 1-1.

Both teams went into the break level after Nigeria failed to maintain its early advantage.

Arokodare seals Nigeria’s victory

Nigeria returned for the second half with renewed attacking intent, prompting coach Éric Chelle to introduce Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare for Alhassan Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi.

The changes quickly paid off as Arokodare restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute, scoring with a backheel after connecting with a cross from captain Wilfred Ndidi.

The striker completed his brace eight minutes later, firing a low finish into the net following a cross from Usor to extend Nigeria’s advantage to 3-1.

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi made substitutions in an attempt to revive his side’s chances, but the visitors struggled to find a response as Nigeria held on to secure all three points.

Super Eagles move to second place

The victory takes Nigeria to second place in Group L with six points, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points.

The result provides a much-needed response for the Super Eagles after their earlier defeat and keeps them firmly in contention in the qualifying campaign.

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