23.12.2025 23:35
In the first match of Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1. Nigeria's goals were scored by Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman.
In the first match of Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria faced Tanzania. The match, played at the Complexe Sportif de Fes Stadium, was won by Nigeria with a score of 2-1.
NIGERIA WINS IN A 3-GOAL MATCH
Nigeria's goals were scored by Semi Ajayi in the 36th minute and Ademola Lookman in the 52nd minute. Tanzania's only goal came from Charles M'Mombwa.
OSIMHEN AND NDIDI STARTED IN THE FIRST 11
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, started in the first 11 and was on the field for 86 minutes, while Wilfred Ndidi, who plays for Beşiktaş, stayed on the field for 90 minutes. Paul Onuachu, who plays for Trabzonspor, came on for Osimhen in the 86th minute.
CURRENT POINTS TABLE
With this result, Nigeria started the group stage with 3 points. Tanzania left the first match without any points. In the next match of the group, Nigeria will face Tunisia, while Tanzania will go up against Uganda.