The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Nigeria took an early lead in the second minute through Alhassan Yusuf, who converted a pass from Ademola Lookman to put the hosts ahead.
However, Tanzania responded in the 32nd minute, with Alphonce Msanga scoring the equaliser after receiving an assist from N. Miroshi.
The Super Eagles, managed by Eric Chelle, went into the encounter hoping to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September.
Nigeria are without striker Victor Osimhen, who is recovering from knee surgery, and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
Both teams remained level at 1-1 as the first half approached its conclusion, with five minutes of additional time awarded by the referee.
The return fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, in Zanzibar.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Tanzania on Friday in their opening fixture of the November international window as they continue their campaign for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 5pm Nigerian time at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with head coach Eric Chelle leading the Nigerian side. Nigeria will be seeking all three points […]
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