Arokodare Scores Twice as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 3-1
Nigeria’s Super Eagles bounced back from their 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau by beating Tanzania 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The Super Eagles took the lead early when Alhassan Yusuf scored from Ademola Lookman’s pass just two minutes into the match.
Nigeria controlled the ball early, putting pressure on Tanzania and creating chances to extend their lead.
But in the 32nd minute, Alphonce Msanga scored for Tanzania to make it 1-1, taking advantage of a rare chance.
The teams went into halftime tied 1-1, as Nigeria’s early control didn’t translate into a bigger lead.
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Nigeria started the second half with more attacking energy, and coach Éric Chelle brought on Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare for Alhassan Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi.
The changes worked quickly. In the 52nd minute, Arokodare put Nigeria back in front with a backheel finish from a cross by captain Wilfred Ndidi.
Eight minutes later, Arokodare scored again, finishing low into the net after a cross from Moses Usor to make it 3-1 for Nigeria.
Tanzania’s coach Miguel Gamondi tried to spark a comeback by bringing on Charles M’Mombwa and making more substitutions.
But Tanzania couldn’t find a way back, and Nigeria held on to their lead.
Nigeria are now second in Group L with 6 points, just one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have 7.
