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Nigeria are aiming to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup with a strong showing at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles were beaten in the final of the previous tournament by hosts Ivory Coast and head coach Eric Chelle — potentially in his last competition at the helm — will have designs on going one better this time.
Tanzania are outsiders in Morocco but are hoping for a strong showing as they prepare to serve as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda in 2027.
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Nigeria vs. Tanzania live score
| Pregame | Goalscorers | |
| Nigeria | _ | _ |
| Tanzania | _ | _ |
Location: Fez Stadium (Fez, Morocco)
Referee: Dahane Beida (MUS)
Predicted starting lineups:
Nigeria (4-2-2-2 right to left): Nwabali (GK) — Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi — Ndidi, Iwobi — Chukwueze, Lookman —Osimhen, Adams
Tanzania (4-2-3-1 right to left): Suleiman (GK) — Kaponbe, Mwamnyeto, D. Job, M. Husseini — N Miroshi, F Salum — Msuva, M'Mombwa, Allarakhia —Samatta
Nigeria vs. Tanzania highlights from pre-AFCON friendly
AllSportsPeople will update goals and other key events from Nigeria vs. Tanzania once the AFCON match kicks off.
Nigeria vs. Tanzania lineups, team news
Star forward Victor Osimhen was one of several key names to sit out the pre-tournament friendly against Egypt.
Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are all set to star.
Akor Adams could get the not to partner Osimhen in attack.
Nigeria predicted starting lineup (4-2-2-2 right to left): Nwabali (GK) — Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi — Ndidi, Iwobi —Chukwueze, Lookman —Osimhen, Adams
Veteran attacker Simon Msuva is back in the Tanzania squad after missing the October and November international breaks. He will bring up 100 international caps if he features as expected against the Super Eagles.
Head coach Miguel Gamondi has a clean bill of health in his 28-man squad.
Tanzania predicted starting lineup (4-2-3-1 right to left): Suleiman (GK) — Kaponbe, Mwamnyeto, D. Job, M. Husseini — N Miroshi, F Salum — Msuva, M'Mombwa, Allarakhia —Samatta
Nigeria AFCON schedule
Nigeria have been drawn in Group C at AFCON 2025 alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania.
Nigeria AFCON fixtures
- 12/23/25: Nigeria vs. Tanzania (Fez Stadium, Fez)
- 12/27/25: Nigeria vs. Tunisia (Fez Stadium, Fez)
- 12/30/25: Uganda vs. Nigeria (Fez Stadium, Fez)
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