Updated AFCON Qualifiers Group L Table After Nigeria Beat Tanzania 2-0 To Climb To Second

The Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to winning ways in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after recording a 3-1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

According to a report by AllNigeriaSoccer on Friday, November 13, 2026, Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half to help Eric Chelle’s side secure an important victory following their disappointing 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in their previous qualifying match.

Nigeria got off to a flying start, taking the lead in the second minute through Alhassan Yusuf. The midfielder converted an opportunity created by Ademola Lookman to put the hosts ahead early in the encounter.

The Super Eagles looked to extend their advantage, but Tanzania gradually found their rhythm and drew level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga.

Neither side managed to score again before the break, leaving the teams level at 1-1 at half-time.

Nigeria also suffered a setback towards the end of the first half when Lookman was forced off with an injury. Moses Simon was introduced as his replacement before the interval.

The hosts returned for the second half with renewed attacking intent and regained the lead eight minutes after the restart. Arokodare finished off a move created by Wilfred Ndidi, with Moses Usor also contributing to the build-up.

The striker struck again in the 60th minute, completing his brace and giving Nigeria a comfortable 3-1 advantage. Usor provided the assist for the second goal as Arokodare took his opportunity to put the result beyond Tanzania’s reach.

The visitors were unable to mount another comeback, allowing the Super Eagles to see out the match and claim all three points.

Nigeria will now prepare for the return fixture against Tanzania, scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. The match is set to kick off at 2pm Nigerian time.

Tanzania have already qualified automatically for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts. This leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar competing for the remaining qualification spot in Group L.

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