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Nigeria vs Tanzania

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NigeriaNigeria
2|1
Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
Complexe Sportif de Fès • FèsTuesday, December 23, 2025 @ 17:30Full Time
TanzaniaTanzania

Match Livescore

Full Time: 2 - 1

S. Ajayi

Goal (Assist: A. Iwobi)

36'
G
G
50'

C. M'Mombwa

Goal (Assist: N. Miroshi)

A. Lookman

Goal (Assist: A. Iwobi)

52'
G

Ademola Lookman

Yellow Card

58'

A. Adams (in)

F. Dele-Bashiru (out)

59'
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S. Chukwueze (in)

M. Simon (out)

59'
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62'

S. Msuva (in)

K. John (out)

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79'

T. Allarakhia (in)

D. Job (out)

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79'

S. Kapombe (in)

H. Mnoga (out)

V. Osimhen (in)

P. Onuachu (out)

86'
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90+1

C. M'Mombwa (in)

D. Kibu (out)

Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

Date
Match
Score
Outcome
  • 23/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    NigeriavsTanzania
    Current fixture teams
    2 - 1
    NigeriaHome win

Nigeria • Last 6 Matches

Date
Match
Score
Result
  • 30/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    UgandavsNigeria
    3 - 1
    WinAway
  • 27/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    NigeriavsTunisia
    3 - 2
    WinHome
  • 23/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    NigeriavsTanzania
    2 - 1
    WinHome
  • 16/12/25
    FriendliesFriendlies
    EgyptvsNigeria
    1 - 2
    LossAway
  • 16/11/25
    World Cup - Qualification AfricaWorld Cup - Qualification Africa
    NigeriavsCongo DR
    1 - 1
    DrawHome
  • 13/11/25
    World Cup - Qualification AfricaWorld Cup - Qualification Africa
    NigeriavsGabon
    4 - 1
    WinHome

Tanzania • Last 6 Matches

Date
Match
Score
Result
  • 30/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    TanzaniavsTunisia
    1 - 1
    DrawHome
  • 27/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    UgandavsTanzania
    1 - 1
    DrawAway
  • 23/12/25
    Africa Cup of NationsAfrica Cup of Nations
    NigeriavsTanzania
    1 - 2
    LossAway
  • 15/11/25
    FriendliesFriendlies
    KuwaitvsTanzania
    3 - 4
    LossAway
  • 14/10/25
    FriendliesFriendlies
    IranvsTanzania
    0 - 2
    LossAway
  • 11/10/25
    World Cup - Qualification AfricaWorld Cup - Qualification Africa
    EritreavsTanzania
    -
    DrawAway

Lineups & Coaches

Nigeria

Nigeria

Formation: 4-3-1-2

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Éric Sékou ChelleÉric Sékou Chelle• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 23
    S. NwabaliGoalkeeper
    1:1
  • 2
    B. Osayi-SamuelDefender
    2:4
  • 6
    S. AjayiDefender
    2:3
  • 21
    C. BasseyDefender
    2:2
  • 3
    ZaiduDefender
    2:1
  • 11
    S. ChukwuezeMidfielder
    3:3
  • 4
    W. NdidiMidfielder
    3:2
  • 17
    A. IwobiMidfielder
    3:1
  • 7
    A. LookmanMidfielder
    4:1
  • 9
    V. OsimhenForward
    5:2
  • 22
    A. AdamsForward
    5:1

Substitutes

  • 16
    A. ObasogieGoalkeeper
  • 1
    F. UzohoGoalkeeper
  • 27
    R. AlebiosuDefender
  • 20
    C. AwaziemDefender
  • 5
    I. OgbuDefender
  • 13
    B. OnyemaechiDefender
  • 26
    E. AkinsanmiroMidfielder
  • 10
    F. Dele-BashiruMidfielder
  • 28
    T. NnadiMidfielder
  • 18
    R. OnyedikaMidfielder
  • 8
    F. OnyekaMidfielder
  • 12
    C. DessersForward
  • 24
    C. EjukeForward
  • 19
    P. OnuachuForward
  • 15
    M. SimonForward
Tanzania

Tanzania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

AWAY
Hemed Suleiman AliHemed Suleiman Ali• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 28
    Z. Foba
    1:1
  • 22
    S. KapombeDefender
    2:4
  • 14
    B. MwamnyetoDefender
    2:3
  • 4
    I. HamadDefender
    2:2
  • 15
    M. HusseinDefender
    2:1
  • 27
    A. MsangaMidfielder
    3:2
  • 20
    N. MiroshiMidfielder
    3:1
  • 12
    S. MsuvaMidfielder
    4:3
  • 8
    C. M'MombwaMidfielder
    4:2
  • 26
    T. AllarakhiaMidfielder
    4:1
  • 10
    A. SamattaForward
    5:1

Substitutes

  • 1
    H. Masalanga
  • 2
    P. MsindoDefender
  • 5
    D. JobDefender
  • 3
    N. KibabageDefender
  • 25
    H. MnogaDefender
  • 19
    L. MwaikendaDefender
  • 16
    W. NanguDefender
  • 18
    M. AbrahamMidfielder
  • 23
    Y. KagomaMidfielder
  • 17
    K. HabibuMidfielder
  • 24
    K. NashonMidfielder
  • 7
    I. NadoForward
  • 11
    D. KibuForward
  • 21
    K. JohnForward

Injuries & Suspensions

NigeriaNigeria
No major absentees reported.
TanzaniaTanzania
No major absentees reported.

Quick Match Facts

  • When is Nigeria vs Tanzania?
    The match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 17:30 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès. Current status: Match Finished.
  • What are the expected formations?
    Nigeria are set up in a 4-3-1-2 shape, while Tanzania are expected to use 4-2-3-1.
  • Who is the match referee?
    Beida Dahane, Mauritania will take charge of this game.
  • What is at stake in this fixture?
    This match is part of Group Stage - 1 of the competition.
  • Who is currently better placed in the league?
    League ranking information is not available.

League Table Standings

#TeamPGDPts
1MoroccoMorocco357
2MaliMali303
3ComorosComoros3-22
4ZambiaZambia3-32