Super Eagles of Nigeria kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign tonight with a crucial Group C opener against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, as the Super Eagles begin another quest for continental glory in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.
Runners-up at the last AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria arrive under pressure and hungry for redemption after missing out on qualification for a second straight FIFA World Cup.
Twelve years on from their last AFCON triumph, the Super Eagles know that a fast start is non-negotiable if they are to set the tone for the tournament.
Head coach Éric Chelle hands responsibility to a squad packed with European-based talent, led by captain Wilfred Ndidi and spearheaded by Victor Osimhen, who sits just six goals shy of Nigeria’s all-time scoring record.
Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze provide creativity and pace as Nigeria look to impose themselves early.
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Tanzania, meanwhile, enter the contest with little pressure but plenty of motivation. Still chasing a first-ever AFCON win, the Taifa Stars hope to frustrate their more fancied opponents and spring a surprise under new coach Miguel Gamondi.
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Kick-off in Fès will reveal whether Nigeria can turn pedigree into performance and begin their AFCON 2025 journey with authority.
- Semi Ajayi 36′
- Ademola Lookman 52′
- Ademola Lookman 58′
- Charles M'Mombwa 50′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Match Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
3
Sanusi
11
Chukwueze
4
Ndidi
17
Iwobi
7
Lookman
9
Osimhen
22
Adams
2
Osayi-Samuel
- Coach
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Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Francis Uzoho
1
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
Igoh Ogbu
5
-
Frank Onyeka
8
-
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
10
-
Cyriel Dessers
12
-
Bruno Onyemaechi
13
-
Moses Simon
15
-
Raphael Onyedika
18
-
Paul Onuachu
19
-
Chidozie Awaziem
20
-
Chidera Ejuke
24
-
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro
26
-
Ryan Alebiosu
27
-
Tochukwu Nnadi
28
Tanzania
28
Foba
22
Kapombe
14
Mwamnyeto
4
Hamad
15
Husseini
26
Allarakhia
10
Samatta
27
Msanga
8
M'Mombwa
12
Msuva
20
Miroshi
- Coach
-
Miguel Gamondi
0
- Substitutes
-
Hussein Masaranga
1
-
Pascal Msindo
2
-
Nickson Kibabage
3
-
Dickson Job
5
-
Iddy Nado
7
-
Denis Kibu
11
-
Wilson Nangu
16
-
Khalid Habibu
17
-
Morice Abraham
18
-
Lusajo Mwaikenda
19
-
Kelvin John
21
-
Yusuph Kagoma
23
-
Kelvin Nashon
24
-
Haji Mnoga
25
