Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles seek crucial victory in Uyo

Nigeria have collected three points from their opening two Group L matches and will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their last outing.

The Super Eagles are set to face Tanzania in Uyo this evening, knowing that a victory is crucial to keeping their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on track.

The result left Éric Chelle’s men trailing group leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points from three matches. As the qualifying race takes shape, Nigeria cannot afford another setback, especially with the prospect of falling further behind the group leaders.

The encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium offers the three-time African champions an opportunity to respond in front of their home supporters, strengthen their position in the group and restore confidence ahead of the return fixture against Tanzania in Zanzibar.

The Taifa Stars, however, will be keen to make life difficult for the hosts despite already securing their place at the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. Follow PREMIUM TIMES for live updates, goals, key moments, team news and much more as the Super Eagles battle for three important points in Uyo.