Super Eagles vs Tanzania: All you need to know ahead of Friday’s AFCON qualifier

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Tanzania in a crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match. Read More:…

The Super Eagles will return to action on Friday, when they welcome Tanzania to Uyo for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.

The Group L matchday-three encounter is scheduled to hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, with kick-off set for 5pm Nigerian time.

Nigeria will be seeking a win to improve their chances of reaching the continental tournament after recording contrasting results in their opening two qualifying matches.

The three-time African champions began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau in their second game.

The results leave the Super Eagles second in Group L with three points, three behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have won both matches.

Tanzania occupy third position with one point, level with bottom-placed Madagascar but ahead on goal difference.

The qualification race has a particular twist, as Tanzania have already secured a place at the 2027 tournament by virtue of being one of its co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.

This leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar competing for the group’s remaining qualification ticket.

A victory on Friday would take Nigeria to six points and provide a boost to their campaign as they seek to close the gap on Guinea-Bissau.

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