Nigeria edge Tanzania, go top of Group C at Africa Cup of Nations | OneFootball

Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 in the first round of the group stage of the African Cup of Nations this Tuesday, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, in Morocco.

Standings

With the result, Nigeria earns three points and takes the lead in Group C. Tanzania, on the other hand, is in last place. Tunisia and Uganda will play the other match of the group this Tuesday at 5 PM (Brasília time).

📋 Match Summary

🟢⚪ NIGERIA 2 x 1 TANZANIA 🔵🟡

🏆 Competition: African Cup of Nations – group stage (2nd round) 🏟️ Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco 📅 Date: December 23, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Match Overview

After pressing hard, Nigeria scored in the 36th minute. Following a set-piece corner, Iwobi crossed into the area and Semi Ajayi rose higher than the defense to score.

Shortly after the break, in the fifth minute, Charles M’Mombwa received a perfect cross from Miroshi and, face-to-face with the goalkeeper, equalized the match. However, the euphoria didn't last long. Just two minutes later, Lookman struck from the edge of the area with a beautiful shot, securing the victory for Nigeria.

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