US EditionTanzania/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Preview - Super Eagles Seek Strong Start Against Tanzania in Group C Opener
Nigeria's Super Eagles seek redemption after missing 2026 World Cup, aiming to start AFCON 2025 with a win against Tanzania, who pursue their first victory over Nigeria.
- On Tuesday, Nigeria Super Eagles open their 2025 AFCON campaign against Tanzania Taifa Stars in Fes, Morocco, with kick-off at 6.30 pm Nigerian time.
- DAILY POST reports the Nigeria Super Eagles seek redemption after finishing runner-up and missing next year's World Cup ticket, while Éric Chelle targets a positive start at AFCON.
- Miguel Gamondi, Tanzania coach, told reporters on Monday his team will try to get the ball and attack Nigeria, while Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles top striker, urged teammates to fight for every ball.
- Predictions favour Nigeria but caution persists about upset risks as Emmanuel Brown, former TTC Football Academy coach, told DAILY POST Nigeria must avoid complacency against Tanzania.
- Historically, Nigeria has never lost to Tanzania across seven meetings, with Nigeria unbeaten in four wins and three draws; small teams can surprise bigger sides, as Comoros held Morocco scoreless in the first half at Fes.
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Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s attack in their opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Fes, Morocco. Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, has been in red-hot form this season for club and country, netting five goals in his last five appearances for Nigeria. The former Napoli forward also scored in Nigeria’s first match at AFCON 2023. Similarly, Adams has been an instant hit with the national…
Unfortunate finalists of the last African Cup of Nations, Victor Osimhen's Super Eagles arrive to revanchard before their first game at the Fez Stadium against Tanzania. All the more so since the latter came out of a cruel defeat at the goals in the final of the CAF dams for the 2026 against the DR Congo. For their part, the Kilimanjaro Stars remain on seven games without wins and have not won since August. Kick off at 17:30 (TU) live on RFI.
AFCON 2025 PREVIEW: Super Eagles seek strong start against Tanzania in Group C opener
The Super Eagles go into the match as clear favourites, but they know AFCON games are rarely straightforward, especially on opening day. The post AFCON 2025 PREVIEW: Super Eagles seek strong start against Tanzania in Group C opener appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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