Olaleye Idowu
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Nigeria open their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, campaign with a fixture against Tanzania todayThe Super Eagles are looking to bounce back from their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup at the tournament.Eric Chelle’s men are also in the hunt for their fourth continental title.This is the first time both teams have faced each other since 1980, so there is not a lot of history between them.The Taifa Stars are making their fifth appearance at the AFCON, while Nigeria finished as runners-up in the last edition.Urban Express News will bring you live updates from Nigeria’s match against Tanzania.Nigeria’s XI:Goalkeeper: Stanley NwabaliDefenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu SanusiMidfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola LookmanForwards: Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.FIRST HALF: After a sustained period of dominance, the Super Eagles take the lead through a Semi Ajayi header.Chukwueze and Osimhen saw their efforts saved. But Nigeria go into the break 1-0 up.HALF TIME.SECOND HALF: Charles M’Mombwa drew Tanzania level with a controlled finish, but Lookman put Nigeria in front again with an effort from outside the box. 2-1.
