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Lookman Earns Nigeria Nervy 2-1 Victory over Tanzania in Fes
Ademola Lookman's long-range goal secured Nigeria's win in a tight Group C match at AFCON, ending Tanzania's 10-game winless streak in the tournament, officials said.
- Dec 23: Ademola Lookman, Atalanta attacker, scored a superb second-half winner as Nigeria national team edged Tanzania national team 2-1 in Fes in the Group C opener.
- Tanzania, appearing for a fourth time, remain without an AFCON match win, extending a 10 fixture winless run despite Nigeria seeking a positive Group C start as silver medallists two years ago.
- Semi Ajayi headed the opener from an Alex Iwobi cross on 36 minutes, while Charles M'Mombwa volleyed in from Novatus Miroshi's cross five minutes after halftime.
- The win gives Nigeria early control of Group C as the pool's opening matches conclude, and Nigeria now face Tunisia in Fes on Saturday night.
- Despite dominating possession and chances, Nigeria were wasteful with Victor Osimhen seeing efforts ruled out, while Tanzania rallied late as Kelvin John and Ibrahim Hamad nearly equalised.
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Nigeria Edge Tanzania In Hard-fought AFCON 2025 Opener
Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday night, with a decisive second-half strike from Ademola Lookman sealing three points in their Group C opener in Fes, Morocco. Coming into the tournament under scrutiny following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles dominated possession but were pushed hard by a disciplined Tanzanian side that remained competitive …
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