The Super Eagles finally have lift-off as Ajayi leaps and heads Iwobi’s free-kick into the net, as Nigeria finally break the deadlock.
The Super Eagles finally have lift-off as Ajayi leaps and heads Iwobi’s free-kick into the net, as Nigeria finally break the deadlock.
Nigeria 1-0 Tanzania 36'
Osimhen wastes a chance to give Super Eagles lead as he rounds the keeper once again but as he goes to hit the second time, the TAN defender Mwamyeto clears it away.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 35'
Iwobi plays a wonderful pass and sets up Osimhen up top, as Nigeria charge forward. The former Napoli man goes around the goalkeeper, but takes too long, allowing Tanzania to re-group and then cuts back too deep, as the attack breaks down.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 33'
Corner for Nigeria and Lookman swings one in but as Nigerian players are about to head the ball, TAN keeper Foba is tackled and gets injured in the process. Ref whistles for a foul and Tanzania get a breather.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 28'
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle looks unhappy with his players on the sidelines, gesturing and articulating towards them. Some loose passes played and Chelle isn't pleased with what's happened.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 23'
It's pretty usual that Super Eagles are dominating the possession but lack the cutting edge here. Osimhen and co are trying their level best but Tanzania are holding firm.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 20'
Simon Msuva meets Shomari Kapombe's chipped cross from the right with an acrobatic effort inside the box. Thankfully for Nigeria, it's not harmful.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 14'
As expected, Nigeria are controlling possession and Akor Adams meets a great cross by Ademola Lookman and his header hits the bar.
Nigeria 0-0 Tanzania 9'
The whistle is blown and with it the Group C match of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations between Nigeria and Tanzania is underway.
Matches: 7
Nigeria: 4
Tanzania: 0
Draw: 3
Location: Fes, Morocco
Stadium: Fez Stadium
Date: Tuesday, December 23
Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST