After missing out on World Cup qualification yet again, Nigeria get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign underway against Tanzania.
Having lost the 2023 final to Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles are among the favourites this year and will have little excuse not to win when they take on a side 74 places lower than them in the world rankings.
In their four previous tournament appearances, Tanzania have never made it past the group stage but will be aiming for a strong showing in Morocco ahead of co-hosting in 2027.
AllSportsPeople brings you all the latest tips and odds for this Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday.
Nigeria vs. Tanzania Preview: Who Will Win Today?
Despite conceding in five of their last six games, Nigeria should be able to keep a goal-shy Tanzania side at bay here.
If they do that, the likes of Victor Osimhem, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze should make the difference at the other end.
Anything else will pile even more pressure on manager Eric Chelle.
Score Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Tanzania (12/1 with Bet365)
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Head-to-Head: Nigeria vs. Tanzania
- The two countries have played on eight previous occasions with Nigeria unbeaten, winning five and drawing three.
- Their last clash came in 2016 in AFCON qualification when Nigeria won 1-0.
Nigeria vs. Tanzania: Form Guide
Nigeria – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Egypt 2-1 Nigeria (Friendly)
- Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win on penalties) (World Cup qualifiers)
- Nigeria 4-1 Gabon (World Cup qualifiers)
- Nigeria 4-0 Benin (World Cup qualifiers)
- Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria (World Cup qualifiers)
Tanzania – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Kuwait 4-3 Tanzania (Friendly)
- Tanzania 0-1 Zambia (World Cup qualifiers)
- Tanzania 0-1 Niger (World Cup qualifiers)
- Congo 1-1 Tanzania (World Cup qualifiers)
- Tanzania 0-1 Morocco (Africa Nations Championship)
Nigeria vs. Tanzania Betting Tips
If Nigeria are to win, it's likely Osimhem will be on the scoresheet. While he has scored just once before in AFCON, he does have eight in his last seven games for his country.
A goal here at anytime for the Galatasaray striker is 11/10 with Bet365.
The Super Eagles winning to nil is also at the same odds with AK Bets and that's our other tip here.
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Nigeria vs. Tanzania Team News, Injury Updates
Nigeria Team News
- Nigeria are without several players at this year's tournament, notably Ola Aina and Benjamin Fredrick through injury.
- Wilfred Ndidi captains the side and will start in midfield alongside Fulham pair Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze.
Tanzania Team News
- Miguel Angel Gamondi has no new fresh injury concerns ahead of the tournament kick off.
- Simon Msuva is set to win his 100th cap after sitting out the camps in October and November through injury. The veteran forward is a goal off equalling the national team goal record.
Nigeria vs. Tanzania Lineups: Confirmed Starting XI’s
This is how the two teams should line up at Fez Stadium with Victor Osimhem and Ademola Lookman up top in a strong Nigeria team.
Nigeria confirmed lineup to play Tanzania
Nwabali (GK) – Sanusi, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel – Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Lookman – Osimhen, Adams
Tanzania confirmed lineup to play Nigeria
Suleiman (GK) – Kaponbe, Mwamnyeto, D. Job, M. Husseini – N Miroshi, F Salum – Msuva, M'Mombwa, Allarakhia – Samatta
Nigeria vs. Tanzania Odds: Who is favourite to win?
- Nigeria to win: 40/85 with AK Bets
- Tanzania to win: 8/1 with Spreadex
- Draw: 16/5 with Bet365
Bet Builder Tips Today: Nigeria vs. Tanzania
Our bet builder for Nigeria vs. Tanzania is Nigeria to win, both teams to score (No), under 2.5 goals and Osimhem to score anytime. That came to overall best odds of 17/4 with Ladbrokes at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Nigeria vs. Tanzania Live Stream, TV Channel
- Date: Tuesday, December 23
- Venue: Fez Stadium, Fez
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- TV/Stream: Channel 4 YouTube/All 4