Nigeria begin their quest for a fourth continental crown with an opening clash against Tanzania in group C of the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, SportPremi Reports.
The Super Eagles will be eyeing a winning start in the clash at the Fez Stadium in Fes next Tuesday, with kickoff slated for 18:30 Nigerian Time.
Nigeria vs Tanzania Match Preview
Nigeria head into their 21st appearance at the AFCON tournament, hoping to secure a first title win since 2013. They got to the final of the last edition in Ivory Coast, before losing to the host nation in the final match.
The Super Eagles also suffered heartbreak in the last month after they failed in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff finals.
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The three-time champions are overwhelming favorites to claim maximum points in their opening encounter and possess more than enough quality in their ranks to begin their campaign with a good result.
Tanzania, meanwhile, are heading into their fourth appearance at the African Cup of Nations and a second consecutive edition after also participating at the previous edition in 2023.
The Taifa Stars have never progressed beyond the group stages and will be hoping to break the duck for the first time in Morocco, although they face stiff competition from Nigeria, Tunisia and Uganda in group C.
Form
Nigeria were defeated in their last match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff final, but were unbeaten in eight matches before that.
The Super Eagles also scored in every game during this period, although they were only able to keep three clean sheets.
Tanzania are winless in their last three matches and will need a solid performance to grab a favorable outcome when they face Nigeria.
Head to Head
03.09.2016 – Nigeria 1-0 Tanzania (AFCON qualifiers)
05.09.2015 – Tanzania 0-0 Nigeria (AFCON qualifier)
Team News
Nigeria
Nigerian head coach Eric Chelle named a strong 28-man squad for the tournament, with the likes of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman expected to play key roles.
Possible Lineups: 4-3-3 Formation
Goalkeeper: Nwabali
Defence: Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi
Midfield: Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyedika
Attack: Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze
Tanzania
Possible Lineups: 4-5-1 Formation
Goalkeeper: Suleiman
Defence: Msindo, Hamad, Mwamnyeto, Mwaikenda
Midfield: Mirosgi, Allarakhia, Abraham, Salum, M’Mombwa
Attack: John
Prediction
Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania
Nigeria have more than enough quality to secure maximum points, and with Victor Osimhen in fine form, they are expected to find the net and come away with a win.
How to Watch Nigeria vs Tanzania clash
Africa/International: beIN Sports, SuperSport Grandstand/PSL/MáXimo 360, Canal+ Afrique
Nigeria: SuperSport channels 252 & 254 (DStv)
South Africa: SABC 3
