AFCON Qualifiers: Arokodare Scores Twice as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 3–1

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to winning ways in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3–1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half to inspire Nigeria to victory after Tanzania recovered from an early setback to level the encounter before the break.

The Super Eagles took the lead inside two minutes through Alhassan Yusuf, who finished off a move involving Akor Adams and Ademola Lookman.

Nigeria continued to dominate the early exchanges but struggled to extend their advantage as Tanzania gradually settled into the contest.

The visitors equalised in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, capitalising on a defensive lapse by the Nigerian side to make it 1–1.

Both teams went into the half-time break level, leaving Nigeria needing a stronger second-half performance to secure the maximum points.

Head coach Éric Chelle introduced Arokodare after the interval, and the forward quickly made his presence felt.

The striker restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute after combining with Moses Usor and Wilfred Ndidi before finding the back of the net.

Arokodare completed his brace in the 60th minute, converting a cross from Usor to put the Super Eagles firmly in control at 3–1.

His two goals in eight minutes proved decisive as Nigeria held on to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.

The victory takes Nigeria to six points in Group L after three matches, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 tournament alive.

The Super Eagles had opened their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September.

Nigeria will now turn their attention to the return fixture against Tanzania, scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, in Zanzibar, as they seek another victory to strengthen their qualification chances.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.