Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday defeated the Taifa stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco.
Defender Semi Ajayi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 36th minute when he connected superbly to a fine cross from Alex Iwobi.
Star Striker Victor Osimhen thought he had given Nigeria a 2 goal lead early in the second half only for VAR to rule the goal out for offside.
Charles M’Mombwa equalized for Tanzania in the 50th minute, but Nigeria did not waste time to restore their lead as Ademola Lookman scored a stunner in the 52nd minute.
In other matches played, Democratic Republic of Congo beat Benin Republic 1-0, Senegal thrashed Botswana 3 nil while Tunisia defeated Uganda by 3 goals to 1.
