Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Tanzania. Copyright: Imago
Super Eagles of Nigeria kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign tonight with a crucial Group C opener against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, as the Super Eagles begin another quest for continental glory in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.
Runners-up at the last AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria arrive under pressure and hungry for redemption after missing out on qualification for a second straight FIFA World Cup.
Twelve years on from their last AFCON triumph, the Super Eagles know that a fast start is non-negotiable if they are to set the tone for the tournament.
Head coach Éric Chelle hands responsibility to a squad packed with European-based talent, led by captain Wilfred Ndidi and spearheaded by Victor Osimhen, who sits just six goals shy of Nigeria’s all-time scoring record.
Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze provide creativity and pace as Nigeria look to impose themselves early.
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Tanzania, meanwhile, enter the contest with little pressure but plenty of motivation. Still chasing a first-ever AFCON win, the Taifa Stars hope to frustrate their more fancied opponents and spring a surprise under new coach Miguel Gamondi.
Kick-off in Fès will reveal whether Nigeria can turn pedigree into performance and begin their AFCON 2025 journey with authority.
Nigeria
23/12/2025 17:30
2nd half
Fez Stadium
–
Fez
Tanzania
- Semi Ajayi 36′
- Ademola Lookman 52′
- Ademola Lookman 58′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Match Stats
86
‘
Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Paul Onuachu
86
‘
Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Victor Osimhen
79
‘
Tanzania
Substitution in
:
Haji Mnoga
79
‘
Tanzania
Substitution out
:
Shomari Kapombe
79
‘
Tanzania
Substitution in
:
Dickson Job
79
‘
Tanzania
Substitution out
:
Tarryn Allarakhia
62
‘
Tanzania
Substitution in
:
Kelvin John
62
‘
Tanzania
Substitution out
:
Simon Msuva
59
‘
Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
59
‘
Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Akor Adams
59
‘
Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Moses Simon
59
‘
Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Samuel Chukwueze
58
‘
Nigeria
Yellow card
:
Ademola Lookman
52
‘
Nigeria
Assist
:
Alex Iwobi
52
‘
Nigeria
Regular goal
:
Ademola Lookman
50
‘
Tanzania
Assist
:
Novatus Miroshi
50
‘
Tanzania
Regular goal
:
Charles M’Mombwa
36
‘
Nigeria
Assist
:
Alex Iwobi
36
‘
Nigeria
Regular goal
:
Semi Ajayi
Nigeria
4-3-1-2
23
Stanley
Nwabili
6
Semi
Ajayi
21
Calvin
Bassey
3
Zaidu
Sanusi
11
Samuel
Chukwueze
4
Wilfred
Ndidi
17
Alex
Iwobi
7
Ademola
Lookman
9
Victor
Osimhen
22
Akor
Adams
2
Bright
Osayi-Samuel
- Coach
-
0
Eric Chelle
- Substitutes
-
1
Francis Uzoho
-
16
Amas Obasogie
-
5
Igoh Ogbu
-
8
Frank Onyeka
-
10
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
-
12
Cyriel Dessers
-
13
Bruno Onyemaechi
-
15
Moses Simon
-
18
Raphael Onyedika
-
19
Paul Onuachu
-
20
Chidozie Awaziem
-
24
Chidera Ejuke
-
26
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
-
27
Ryan Alebiosu
-
28
Tochukwu Nnadi
Tanzania
4-2-3-1
28
Zuberi
Foba
22
Shomari
Kapombe
14
Bakari
Mwamnyeto
4
Ibrahim
Hamad
15
Mohamed
Husseini
26
Tarryn
Allarakhia
10
Mbwana
Samatta
27
Alphonce
Msanga
8
Charles
M’Mombwa
12
Simon
Msuva
20
Novatus
Miroshi
- Coach
-
0
Miguel Gamondi
- Substitutes
-
1
Hussein Masaranga
-
2
Pascal Msindo
-
3
Nickson Kibabage
-
5
Dickson Job
-
7
Iddy Nado
-
11
Denis Kibu
-
16
Wilson Nangu
-
17
Khalid Habibu
-
18
Morice Abraham
-
19
Lusajo Mwaikenda
-
21
Kelvin John
-
23
Yusuph Kagoma
-
24
Kelvin Nashon
-
25
Haji Mnoga
3
Counter Attacks 1st Half
1
1
Counter Attacks 2nd Half
1
2
Blocked Shots 1st Half
1
1
Blocked Shots 2nd Half
1
Yellow Cards 1st Half
1
Yellow Cards 2nd Half
64
Ball Possession 1st Half
36
52
Ball Possession 2nd Half
48
13
Goal Attempts 1st Half
4
8
Goal Attempts 2nd Half
6
11
Fouls Committed 1st Half
4
11
Fouls Committed 2nd Half
3