Nigeria moved to within one point of Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau after beating Tanzania 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, 13 November 2026.
The Super Eagles took the lead after only two minutes when Alhassan Yusuf converted a pass from Ademola Lookman.
Tanzania responded before half-time, with Alphonce Msanga levelling in the 32nd minute. Lookman was then forced off with an injury towards the end of the first half.
Nigeria raised the tempo after the interval and settled the contest with two goals in an eight-minute spell from Tolu Arokodare.
The forward restored Nigeria’s advantage in the 52nd minute, finishing from Wilfred Ndidi’s assist. He completed his double eight minutes later when he converted a pass from Moses Usor.
The victory leaves Nigeria second in Group L on six points, with a neutral goal difference. They are now one point behind Guinea-Bissau, who lead the section with seven points.
Tanzania remain bottom with one point. They have already secured automatic qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 as one of the co-hosts, while Madagascar are above them in the group on two points.
