Nigeria and Tanzania were level at 1-1 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
The Super Eagles made a perfect start, taking the lead in the second minute through Alhassan Yusuf, who finished after being set up by Ademola Lookman.
Tanzania responded in the 32nd minute when Alphonce Msanga equalised. Novatus Miroshi created the opening, finding Msanga in space before he converted to bring the visitors back into the match.
Nigeria were then forced into a change in the third minute of added time at the end of the first half. Lookman, who had provided the assist for the opening goal, was unable to continue because of an injury and was replaced by Moses Simon.
The hosts controlled most of the opening period, recording 74% possession compared with Tanzania’s 26%.
However, Nigeria’s dominance of the ball did not lead to a large number of chances. The Super Eagles managed four shots in total, while Tanzania attempted three and made their opportunities count.
