The Super Eagles will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, aiming to resurrect their silver-medal performance from the final round.  ,
Nigeria will play Tanzania in Group C, along with the Taifa Stars, the Cranes of Uganda, and the Eagles of Tunisia.
The Super Eagles are embarking on an AFCON redemptive mission after suffering heartache and missing the 2026 World Cup.
45 years after their first encounter at the AFCON, the game will be played in Fez, Morocco, for the second time. The Super Eagles won the game against their rivals 3-1 at the National Stadium in Lagos in 1980, the year Nigeria hosted them.
The Super Eagles carry the weight of a nation yearning for continental glory in the Maghreb with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Chudera Ejuke, and a host of other talent.
A Head-to-Head Guide Before the AFCON Showdown: Nigeria vs. Tanzania
With four victories in seven meetings versus them, the Super Eagles are in control of the East Africans. In the final round of qualifying for the 2017 AFCON, Nigeria defeated Tanzania. Before the Super Eagles won in Uyo in 2016, both sides had drawn in Dar es Salaam.
Super Eagles vs. Taifa Stars: Team News
The Super Eagles have a full roster of players to rely on for their job at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, aside from Benjamin Fredricks and Aina Ola, who are both injured and William Troost-Ekong, who recently retired from international football.
Nigeria’s depth of attack is further demonstrated by Samuel Chukwueze’s impressive start to the tournament along with Osimhen’s assured success.
On the other hand, Tanzania doesn’t have any health concerns ahead of the game and can rely on Simon Msuva and Mbwana Samatta’s experience to win over Nigeria.
What the Coaches Said: Tanzania vs. Nigeria
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle stated in his press conference on Monday that the West Africans are looking forward to a strong start.
The Franco-Malay referred to the game as a “big game” and said it was “big game” because it was “won.”
“I’ve only been focusing on this game, my players, and my officials since I started doing this job.” I’ll definitely meet with the FA after the AFCON, but for now I’m just concentrating on the tournament, Chelle said. “This game is currently the most crucial.”
His Tanzanian counterpart, Miguel Gamondi, claims his team has a dream to defeat the Super Eagles in order to make history against Nigeria.
“The possibilities are very real to me. You never know, but Nigeria might have 99 percent, the Argentine claimed.
“I’m confident that something can be done.” A victory over Nigeria would feel like winning the AFCON for us, especially at the start of the tournament, if we do what we need to do and are successful.
Details of the AFCON Fixture between Tanzania and Nigeria
Tournament: Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Location: Morocco’s Complexe Sportif de Fès
Tuesday, December 23rd, is the date.
Kickoff time (Nigeria/WAT): 6: 30 pm
The Super Eagles’ Goal is a starting win over Tanzania.
Source: Channels TV
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