Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fez | 17:30 GMT

Super Eagles Soar for Redemption: Can Nigeria Crush Tanzania's Dreams in Morocco Opener? ⚔️
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 bursts into life for Group C as three-time champions Nigeria face underdogs Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles, stung by World Cup heartbreak and last edition's final loss, hunt a statement start under pressure. Tanzania, chasing their first-ever AFCON win in their fifth finals, bring grit and history-making ambition – but Nigeria's firepower screams dominance in this mismatch.

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Current Form – Eagles Hungry, Taifa Stars Toothless

Nigeria

• Redemption mode: Runners-up last AFCON, but recent friendly loss to Egypt (1-2); conceded in 5/6 recent games

• Attack lethal: Osimhen (African POTY contender), Lookman, Iwobi – 2.2 goals/game in qualifiers

• Absences: Troost-Ekong retired, Aina/Fredrick injured; Ndidi captains
  
  

Tanzania

• Historic qualifiers: Back-to-back finals first time; but winless in 7 (L4), scored just 2 in run

• Blunt upfront: Failed to score in 5/7 recent; winless ever at AFCON (0W-3D-6L)

• New coach: Gamondi interim after Suleiman sacking; Miroshi key man

Head-to-Head: Nigeria's Total Dominance

Nigeria unbeaten vs Tanzania (5W-3D); last meeting 1-0 Nigeria win (2016 qualifier). Only prior AFCON clash: 3-1 Nigeria (1980). Tanzania never scored more than 1 vs Super Eagles.

Tactical Breakdown: Firepower vs Fortress

Chelle's Nigeria press high in 3-5-2/4-3-3, overloading with Osimhen's runs and Lookman's flair – exploit Tanzania's low block. Gamondi's Taifa Stars bunker deep (4-1-4-1), counter via Salum/Msuva – but blunt attack meets Nigeria's patched but solid backline (Bassey/Ajayi). Expect Nigeria control (60%+ possession), set-pieces decisive.

The Killer Stat for Nigeria Win

Nigeria won 5/6 last AFCON group openers; Tanzania winless in 9 AFCON games + failed to score in 5/7 recent.

Final Prediction

Nigeria 3–0 Tanzania

Osimhen brace, Lookman curler – Tanzania frustrate early but crumble. Super Eagles top Group C, Taifa Stars grounded.

Bookies underrate Nigeria's bounce-back – ML + handicap is printing. Load on Sokabet.co.tz; Fez favors favorites!

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