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.
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. 
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.
