Nigeria vs Tanzania: Tanzania equalise 1-1 in Uyo – Live updates
Live updates from the AFCON 2027 qualifier as Tanzania equalise against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, making the score 1-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-vs-tanzania-tanzania-equalise-1-1-in-uyo-live-updates/
Nigeria faced Tanzania in their third Group L qualifier of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles, managed by Eric Chelle, are without striker Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. Tanzania, co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON, had already secured qualification and were participating in the qualifiers. The return match is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, in Zanzibar.
Nigeria took an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute through Alhassan Yusuf, assisted by Ademola Lookman. Tanzania equalized in the 29th minute, with Alphonce Msanga assisted by N. Miroshi. Nigeria's Ademola Lookman then scored again in the 32nd minute, helping to maintain the 1-1 draw.
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