Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania

Timeline

Semi Ajayi1-0
🅰 Alex Iwobi
36'
50'
Charles M'Mombwa1-1
🅰 Novatus Miroshi
Ademola Lookman2-1
🅰 Alex Iwobi
52'
Ademola Lookman
58'
Moses Simon
↓ Samuel Chukwueze
59'
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
↓ Akor Adams
59'
62'
Kelvin Pius John
↓ Simon Msuva
79'
Dickson Job
↓ Tarryn Allarakhia
79'
Haji Mnoga
↓ Shomari Kapombe
Paul Onuachu
↓ Victor Osimhen
86'
90'+1'
Denis Kibu
↓ Charles M'Mombwa
Second Half ends,

Game leaders

Nigeria

Total ShotsV. Osimhen7
Accurate PassesC. Bassey71
SavesS. Nwabali2

Tanzania

Total ShotsT. Allarakhia3
Accurate PassesN. Miroshi47
SavesZ. Masudi8

Stats

NigeriaTanzania

Possession

59%

41%

21Shots11

11Shots on target3

3Blocked shots3

Match info

Kick-off: Tuesday 23 December
Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès · Fès, Morocco
Referee: Beida Damane
Attendance: 11,444
Round: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage

Form

NigeriaLLWWW

W@Lesotho2-1
WvsBenin4-0
WvsGabon4-1
L

NigeriaTanzania

Possession

59%

41%

21Shots11

11Shots on target3

3Blocked shots3

6Corners

Tanzania4-2-3-1

28Masudi

22↓Kapombe

14Mwamnyeto

15Hussein

4Hamad

Match ends, Nigeria 2, Tanzania 1.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Nigeria 2, Tanzania 1.
90'+3'
Mohamed Hussein (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+3'
Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).
90'+1'
Substitution, Tanzania. Kibu Denis replaces Charles M'Mombwa.
90'
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
88'
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
87'
Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Calvin Bassey.
86'
Substitution, Nigeria. Paul Onuachu replaces Victor Osimhen.
85'
Foul by Kelvin John (Tanzania).
85'
Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
85'
Attempt blocked. Moses Simon (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	Nigeria	3	3	0	0	:	+4	9
2	Tunisia	3	1	1	1	:	+1	4

451Accurate passes276

TanzaniaLLLLD

D@Congo1-1
LvsNiger1-0
LvsZambia1-0
L@Iran2-0
L@Kuwait4-3

Head to head

NGA leads series 1-0-1

3 Sept 16Nigeria1-0Tanzania
5 Sept 15Tanzania0-0Nigeria

451Accurate passes276

12↓Msuva

8⚽↓M'Mombwa

26↓Allarakhia

23Nwabali

21Bassey

3Sanusi

6⚽Ajayi

2Osayi-Samuel

17Iwobi

22↓Adams

4Ndidi

11↓Chukwueze

7⚽Lookman

9↓Osimhen

Substitutes · Nigeria

12Cyriel Dessers
26Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
5Igoh Ogbu
24Chidera Ejuke
13Bruno Onyemaechi
28Tochukwu Nnadi
8Frank Onyeka
15Moses Simon↑
1Francis Uzoho
10Fisayo Dele-Bashiru↑
16Amas Obasogie
19Paul Onuachu↑
18Raphael Onyedika
27Ryan Alebiousu
20Chidozie Awaziem

Substitutes · Tanzania

3Nickson Kibabage
7Iddy Seleman Nado
17Khalid Iddi
1Hussein Masaranga
11Denis Kibu↑
21Kelvin Pius John↑
23Yusuph Kagoma
18Morice Abraham
19Lusajo Mwaikenda
16Wilson Nangu
24

84'

Attempt missed. Kelvin John (Tanzania) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.

84'

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

84'

Foul by Moses Simon (Nigeria).

83'

Attempt missed. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break.

82'

Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

82'

Foul by Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria).

82'

Attempt saved. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Victor Osimhen.

81'

Attempt missed. Mohamed Hussein (Tanzania) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.

80'

Haji Mnoga (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the right wing.

80'

Foul by Zaidu Sanusi (Nigeria).

80'

Handball by Ademola Lookman (Nigeria).

79'

Substitution, Tanzania. Haji Mnoga replaces Shomari Kapombe.

79'

Substitution, Tanzania. Dickson Job replaces Tarryn Allarakhia.

76'

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

76'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

75'

Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

75'

Foul by Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).

70'

Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Zaidu Sanusi.

69'

Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Stanley Nwabali.

68'

Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Zaidu Sanusi.

68'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

68'

Alphonce Msanga (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

67'

Attempt saved. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Alex Iwobi.

67'

Attempt missed. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Moses Simon.

65'

Offside, Tanzania. Mbwana Samatta is caught offside.

64'

Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

64'

Attempt blocked. Kelvin John (Tanzania) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Novatus Miroshi with a cross.

64'

Corner, Tanzania. Conceded by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

62'

Substitution, Tanzania. Kelvin John replaces Simon Msuva.

62'

Attempt missed. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.

61'

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Zuberi Foba.

61'

Attempt saved. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Victor Osimhen with a headed pass.

60'

Foul by Alphonce Msanga (Tanzania).

60'

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

59'

Substitution, Nigeria. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replaces Akor Adams.

59'

Substitution, Nigeria. Moses Simon replaces Samuel Chukwueze.

59'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

58'

Delay in match because of an injury Novatus Miroshi (Tanzania).

58'

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

58'

Novatus Miroshi (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

58'

Foul by Ademola Lookman (Nigeria).

57'

Simon Msuva (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

57'

Foul by Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria).

56'

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Bakari Mwamnyeto.

55'

Attempt missed. Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alphonce Msanga.

55'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

55'

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the right wing.

54'

Offside, Tanzania. Simon Msuva is caught offside.

54'

Attempt blocked. Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

52'

Goal! Nigeria 2, Tanzania 1. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.

50'

Goal! Nigeria 1, Tanzania 1. Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Novatus Miroshi.

48'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

48'

Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

48'

Handball by Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania).

46'

Offside, Nigeria. Victor Osimhen is caught offside.

45'

Second Half begins Nigeria 1, Tanzania 0.

45'+2'

First Half ends, Nigeria 1, Tanzania 0.

45'+2'

Attempt saved. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze with a cross.

45'+1'

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Zuberi Foba.

45'+1'

Attempt saved. Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania).

45'+1'

Attempt saved. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Bright Osayi-Samuel.

45'+1'

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

45'

Attempt missed. Charles M'Mombwa (Tanzania) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Simon Msuva with a cross.

45'

Handball by Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria).

44'

Shomari Kapombe (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the right wing.

44'

Foul by Akor Adams (Nigeria).

44'

Foul by Akor Adams (Nigeria).

44'

Bakari Mwamnyeto (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

43'

Simon Msuva (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

43'

Foul by Alex Iwobi (Nigeria).

43'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

43'

Delay in match because of an injury Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria).

42'

Attempt saved. Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria). Assisted by Mbwana Samatta.

42'

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the left wing.

42'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

41'

Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

41'

Foul by Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).

40'

Foul by Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania).

40'

Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the left wing.

40'

Attempt blocked. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.

36'

Goal! Nigeria 1, Tanzania 0. Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alex Iwobi with a cross following a corner.

36'

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Bakari Mwamnyeto.

35'

Attempt blocked. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Akor Adams.

34'

Attempt missed. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right.

32'

Tarryn Allarakhia (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

32'

Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria).

29'

Zuberi Foba (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

29'

Foul by Calvin Bassey (Nigeria).

27'

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Mbwana Samatta.

27'

Attempt blocked. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

25'

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

25'

Foul by Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania).

22'

Attempt missed. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.

21'

Foul by Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).

21'

Bakari Mwamnyeto (Tanzania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

19'

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

19'

Foul by Alphonce Msanga (Tanzania).

19'

Attempt blocked. Novatus Miroshi (Tanzania) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

16'

Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the right wing.

16'

Foul by Calvin Bassey (Nigeria).

15'

Attempt missed. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ademola Lookman following a fast break.

14'

Attempt saved. Simon Msuva (Tanzania) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria). Assisted by Shomari Kapombe with a cross.

11'

Akor Adams (Nigeria) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Ademola Lookman with a cross following a corner.

11'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

10'

Delay in match because of an injury Zuberi Foba (Tanzania).

Corner, Nigeria. Conceded by Zuberi Foba.

Attempt saved. Akor Adams (Nigeria) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania). Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.

Simon Msuva (Tanzania) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Calvin Bassey (Nigeria).

Attempt saved. Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zuberi Foba (Tanzania).

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Ibrahim Hamad (Tanzania).

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Timeline

Game leaders

Stats

Match info

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