Summary
Nigeria won their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by defeating Tanzania 2-1 in Fez, Morocco. Ademola Lookman scored the winning goal after Nigeria initially took the lead, which Tanzania soon equalized. This match comes after Nigeria's recent disappointment of not qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Key Facts
- Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their first match of AFCON 2025.
- The game was played in Fez, Morocco.
- Semi Ajayi scored the first goal for Nigeria.
- Charles M’Mombwa equalized for Tanzania shortly after half-time.
- Ademola Lookman scored the decisive second goal for Nigeria.
- Star player Victor Osimhen missed several chances to score.
- Tanzania's goalkeeper Zuberi Masudi was injured during the game.
- Nigeria will play Tunisia next, while Tanzania will face Uganda.
