Summary
Nigeria will play against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Fez, Morocco. Nigeria aims to recover from missing the 2026 World Cup and is viewed as a strong contender due to players like Victor Osimhen. Tanzania also adjusted by hiring a new coach just before the tournament.
Key Facts
- The match between Nigeria and Tanzania will happen on December 23 at Fez Stadium, Morocco.
- Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Nigeria's football federation has challenged DRC's use of certain players, alleging they were not eligible.
- Tanzania's football federation replaced its coach, Hemed Suleiman, with Miguel Gamondi before AFCON 2025.
- Both Nigeria and Tanzania have noteworthy players, including Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Tanzania's Mbwana Samatta.
- Nigeria has participated in the World Cup six times but missed the last two tournaments.
- Tanzania's participant Mbwana Samatta, plays in France's Ligue 1.
- Nigeria and Tanzania have faced each other once before in the continental championships, 45 years ago.
