Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania: Tolu Arokodare double seals 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win

Nigeria came from behind to beat Tanzania 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, 13 November 2026, strengthening their position in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Super Eagles made a rapid start when Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring in the second minute, converting Ademola Lookman’s pass.

Tanzania responded before half-time, with Alphonce Msanga making it 1-1 in the 32nd minute. Nigeria were dealt another setback shortly afterwards when Lookman went off injured towards the end of the first half.

Nigeria increased the tempo after the interval and regained control of the match within eight minutes.

Tolu Arokodare restored the home side’s lead in the 52nd minute, finishing from a Wilfred Ndidi assist. The Nigerian striker then completed his double in the 60th minute after being set up by Moses Usor.

The victory leaves Nigeria second in Group L with six points and a neutral goal difference. They are now one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points.

Tanzania remain bottom of the group with one point. They have already qualified automatically for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as co-hosts, while Madagascar are ahead of them with two points.