AFCON Qualifiers·Group Stage · Matchday 3
Key Moments
⚽Alhassan Yusuf
2'(Nigeria)⚽Alphonce Msanga
32'(Tanzania)⚽Toluwalase Arokodare
52'(Nigeria)⚽Toluwalase Arokodare
60'(Nigeria)
Stats Snapshot
68%Possession32%
17
Shots
9
7
On Target
2
6
Corners
3
★
Player of the Match
Toluwalase Arokodare
Nigeria · FWD
9.12 Goals
📋 Match Report
Nigeria controlled this from the second minute and never really gave Tanzania a way back into it. Alhassan Yusuf turned in Ademola Lookman’s pass inside two minutes, Alphonce Msanga equalized for Tanzania after 32 minutes with N. Dismas’ assist, and then Nigeria took the game away after the break. Toluwalase Arokodare, introduced from the bench, scored on 52 minutes from Wilfred Ndidi’s pass and added a third eight minutes later from Moses Usor’s delivery, then finished as player of the match. Tanzania had the equalizer, but little else; Nigeria were the clearer side throughout at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The win leaves Nigeria second in Group L on 6 points after 3 games, with Tanzania fourth on 1.
GoalPost's read · before kickoff
Nigeria were GoalPost's favorites at 54% and won 3–1.
GoalPost favors Nigeria, and the gap starts with Simon (fwd), whose runs behind the line give them a clear edge in the final third. Nigeria arrive with a win and a loss in their last two, while Tanzania bring a draw and a loss. Simon has been the cleanest outlet in the group of players around him: he stretches defenders, attacks the space they leave, and gives Nigeria a direct route when the buildup stalls. Tanzania will lean on Samatta (fwd), GoalPost’s standout on their side, but Nigeria’s defense should meet him early and keep the service narrow. The last time these sides met, Nigeria won. That is a thin sample, and this one asks more of Tanzania’s front line than the record does. We’ll be watching whether Simon gets the first clean break in behind.
The forecast
Nigeria 54%Draw 27%Tanzania 19%
Expected goals before kickoff: Nigeria 1.3, Tanzania 0.6
Match Insights
- Moses Usor was Nigeria's chief creator, topping the match for chance creation.
- Tochukwu Nnadi was Nigeria's engine — the hardest worker on the pitch, involved everywhere.
- Wilfred Ndidi controlled the tempo, handling 13.6% of Nigeria's passing — the highest ball share on the pitch.
Derived from match statistics — no opinion, just the numbers.
Match Momentumbars = xG added per window, GoalPost model
Nigeria2'⚽
12'
45'↑↓
45'↑↓
45+3'↑↓
52'⚽
60'⚽
78'↑↓
90+3'↑↓
KO
HT
FT
Tanzania⚽32'
↑↓56'
↑↓66'
↑↓66'
↑↓67'
↑↓85'
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Match Commentary
FT🏁
Full-time — Nigeria win 3–1. Arokodare's goal in the 52nd minute won it. GoalPost's player of the match: Arokodare. As it stands, Nigeria are 2nd in Group L on 6 points after 3 games; Tanzania are 4th on 1. That's all from Godswill Akpabio International Stadium — thanks for following along with GoalPost.
90+5'🎯
Khamis and Mlingo both have efforts for Tanzania.
90+5'⭐
Arokodare is the one making it happen for Nigeria right now.
90+3'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Nigeria 3–1 Tanzania. Nigeria are ahead going into the final minutes.
90+3'📡
Tanzania are totally on top — Nigeria with next to nothing in reply, and you sense a goal isn't far away.
90+3'📡
3–1 down, Tanzania are going for it — and the chances are arriving.
90+3'📊
0.6 xG to 0.2 in Tanzania's favor across the last 14 minutes.
90+3'🔄
Ajayi comes on for Aina. Nigeria's fifth change.
Nigeria
89'🔺
This half is being played exactly where Tanzania want it.
87'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Nigeria — Ndidi and Usor among those trying their luck.
87'🧤
Nwabali is called into action for the first time and does well.
87'📊
That's 6 shots on target for Nigeria.
85'📡
Tanzania have found another gear chasing the game — 3–1 down, and the openings are coming.
85'🔄
Suleiman comes on for Mlingo. Tanzania's fifth change.
Tanzania
83'👟
M'Mombwa keeps trying for Tanzania, for all the scoreline says.
83'📡
Tanzania have seized this by the throat — Nigeria can't get out of their own half.
80'🎯
Nigeria are peppering the goal — 3 different players have had a go since the last look.
80'📊
That's 5 shots on target for Nigeria.
79'⭐
Dismas is having a fine game for Tanzania.
78'🔄
Dele-Bashiru comes on for Adams. Nigeria's fourth change.
Nigeria
76'👟
Arokodare keeps getting involved for Nigeria.
75'🔺
A matter of time at this rate — Tanzania are hanging on.
73'🔵
Nigeria are dictating the tempo — Tanzania have hardly had a kick.
73'📊
Nigeria have had 75% of the ball.
71'🛡️
Usor is pressing well for Nigeria, and has won a couple of balls back.
69'👟
Ndidi is lively for Nigeria.
67'🔄
S. Khamis comes on for Mao. Tanzania's fourth change.
Tanzania
66'🔺
Nigeria are squeezing the life out of this spell — a proper territorial crush.
66'🔄
Tanzania make a double change: Msuva for Kibu and I. Khamis for Kachwele.
Tanzania
65'📡
It's all Nigeria now — wave after wave, Tanzania with nothing in reply.
65'📊
1 xG to 0 in Nigeria's favor across the last 16 minutes.
63'⭐
Bewene has been excellent for Nigeria so far.
61'👟
Arokodare is chipping in for Nigeria going forward.
60'⚽
GOAL! Arokodare makes it 3–1 to Nigeria. Arokodare's second of the match. Usor with the assist.
Nigeria
59'🎯
A flurry of efforts from Nigeria — Usor and Ndidi among those trying their luck.
57'📡
This has turned into a siege — Nigeria camped in on the Tanzania goal, and nothing in reply.
57'📊
0.7 xG to 0 in Nigeria's favor across the last 15 minutes.
56'🔄
M'Mombwa comes on for Hamad. Tanzania's first change.
Tanzania
55'🛡️
Hamad is marshaling Tanzania's defense expertly so far.
55'📡
The tide is shifting Nigeria's way.
53'👟
Ndidi gets in on the act for Nigeria.
52'⚽
GOAL! Arokodare puts Nigeria 2–1 up. Off the bench and on the scoresheet. Ndidi with the assist.
Nigeria
49'📡
For all Nigeria's time on the ball, it's Tanzania carving the openings that matter.
49'📊
0.8 xG to 0.1 in Tanzania's favor across the last 15 minutes.
46'⭐
Msanga keeps putting his imprint on this game for Tanzania.
46'🛡️
Bewene is getting stuck in for Nigeria.
46'🟢
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY — Nigeria 1–1 Tanzania. Still nothing between them.
HT⏸️
HALF-TIME — Nigeria 1–1 Tanzania. All square, and not much between them.
45+6'🚩
Kibu is caught offside.
45+5'📡
Momentum's swinging toward Nigeria now.
45+3'🧤
A sharp stop from Manula to keep things as they are.
45+3'🔄
Simon comes on for Lookman. Nigeria's third change.
Nigeria
45+1'⏱️
INTO ADDED TIME — Nigeria 1–1 Tanzania. Still level, with added time to come before the break.
45+1'👟
Lookman keeps getting involved for Nigeria.
45'🔄
Nigeria make a double change at the break: Usor for Yusuf and Arokodare for Nnadi.
Nigeria
44'🎯
Ndidi and Lookman both have efforts, and Manula is called into action.
44'🛡️
Mlingo is pressing well for Tanzania, and has won a few balls back.
44'📊
That's 2 shots on target for Nigeria.
38'👟
Kachwele is lively for Tanzania.
36'📡
Nigeria have had the possession, Tanzania the better chances — and it's Tanzania who look likelier to score.
36'📊
0.7 xG to 0 in Tanzania's favor across the last 16 minutes.
34'🛡️
Tidy, sensible defending from Hamad so far for Tanzania.
32'⚽
GOAL! Msanga equalizes for Tanzania — 1–1. Dismas with the assist.
Tanzania
31'👟
Chilambo is chipping in for Tanzania going forward.
31'⭐
Tanzania haven't found an answer to Yusuf yet.
30'📡
The game has gone flat — neither side has carved out a real chance since the 15th minute.
30'🧱
30 minutes in, and Tanzania haven't made the keeper work yet.
23'🛡️
Msanga has broken up a couple of Nigeria moves in midfield.
22'🔵
Nigeria are dictating everything — happy to make Tanzania do the running.
22'📊
Nigeria have had 70% of the ball.
20'🚩
The flag goes up against Mnoga.
18'👟
Mao gets Tanzania a real look at goal.
15'⭐
Lookman is having a fine game for Nigeria.
12'🟨
Yusuf is booked for a foul.
Nigeria
11'🛡️
Hamad is getting stuck in for Tanzania.
8'🔵
This has become Nigeria's game to run, Tanzania left chasing it.
8'📊
Nigeria have had 67% of the ball.
5'👟
Yusuf gets in on the act for Nigeria.
2'⚽
GOAL! Yusuf opens the scoring for Nigeria. Lookman with the assist.
Nigeria
KO🗞️
Chelle's Nigeria host Gamondi's Tanzania.
KO🗞️
These two last met in December 2025, in the Africa Cup of Nations at Complexe Sportif de Fès — Nigeria won 2–1.
KO🗞️
GoalPost makes Nigeria favorites — 54% to win, against Tanzania's 18%.
KO📝
Nigeria set up in a 4-4-2 — Nwabali; Bewene, Fredrick, Bassey, Aina; Yusuf, Iwobi, Ndidi, Nnadi; Adams and Lookman up top.
KO📝
Tanzania go 4-3-3 — Manula; Mnoga, Hamad, Mwamnyeto, Mlingo; Msanga, Dismas, Mao; Kachwele, Kibu, Chilambo.
KO🟢
Welcome in — Nigeria against Tanzania at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification group stage.
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Match Info
CompetitionAFCON Qualifiers
RoundGroup Stage - 3
Matchday3
VenueGodswill Akpabio International Stadium
KickoffFri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM UTC
🏟 Stadium Info
Godswill Akpabio International StadiumUyo