Arokodare Scores Brace As Super Eagles Extend Lead To 3-1 Against Tanzania

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have extended their lead to 3-1 against Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Striker Tolu Arokodare scored his second goal of the match in the 60th minute, converting an assist from fellow substitute Moses Usor to put Nigeria firmly ahead.

Arokodare had earlier given Nigeria a 2-1 lead in the 52nd minute after receiving a fine pass from captain Wilfred Ndidi.

Nigeria opened the scoring in the second minute through Alhassan Yusuf, assisted by Ademola Lookman, before Tanzania equalised in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga.

The two second-half substitutes, Arokodare and Usor, combined to produce Nigeria’s third goal, giving the Super Eagles a commanding advantage.

The encounter is Nigeria’s third Group L fixture in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, as Eric Chelle’s side seek to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September.