Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored one goal apiece to give the Super Eagles all three points at stake on Tuesday.
Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fes on Tuesday.
The match started at a lively pace, with Nigeria taking early control, but Tanzania threatened on several occasions.
The deadlock was broken in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi rose highest to head Alex Iwobi’s lofted cross into the back of the net, giving the Super Eagles a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Tanzania responded quickly in the second half. Just two minutes after the restart, midfielder Charles M’Mombwa capitalised on a loose ball to level the score at 1-1, putting Nigeria under pressure.
However, Nigeria regained the lead in the 55th minute when Ademola Lookman struck a clinical left-footed shot from outside the box to make it 2-1.
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