Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 in 2027 AFCON qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Friday,  defeated the Taifa Stars of Tanzania 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in the first leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Alhassan Yusuf fired Nigeria into the lead in the second minute, while Alphonce Msanga drew level for Tanzania in the 32nd minute, leaving the scores at 1-1 at half-time.

It was all Nigeria in the second half, as Tolu Arokodare scored a brace, finding the net in the 52nd and 60th minutes.

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After three matches in Group L, the Super Eagles have  six points and remain second on the table, while Tanzania, which have already secured a ticket as AFCON co-hosts, still has only one point.

Nigeria will play the return fixture on Tuesday at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar City.

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