The Super Eagles will face Tanzania on Friday, November 13, in their next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Footynaija reports.
Nigeria are under pressure after losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in September, leaving them three points behind the group leaders. Éric Chelle’s side need a win against Tanzania to keep their qualification hopes on track.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 pm Nigerian time. The return leg will take place in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, November 17.
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When is Nigeria vs Tanzania and how can fans watch?
The first leg kicks off in Uyo on Friday, November 13, at 5:00 pm WAT.
Fans in Nigeria can watch the match live on SuperSport, while viewers in the United States can follow it on beIN SPORTS, Fubo TV and Fanatiz.
Nigeria will travel to Tanzania for the return fixture on November 17, which kicks off at 2:00 pm WAT.
Super Eagles’ latest results and upcoming fixtures
Nigeria have picked up three points from their opening two AFCON qualifying matches.
The Super Eagles started with a 2-1 home win over Madagascar on September 25 but suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau four days later.
Chelle’s team then drew 3-3 with Russia in an international friendly on October 6.
The two matches against Tanzania offer Nigeria an opportunity to recover lost ground in the race for qualification.
Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualification situation
Nigeria sit second in Group L with three points, three behind leaders Guinea-Bissau.
Madagascar and Tanzania have one point each. However, Tanzania have already qualified automatically as co-hosts of the tournament.
This leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar fighting for the group’s only remaining qualification place.
Guinea-Bissau have the advantage after winning both of their opening matches, while Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat in Bissau has left them with a poor goal difference.
Chelle’s squad news: Osimhen out, Uzoho returns
Chelle has named 24 players for the Tanzania double-header, but Victor Osimhen will miss both matches because of a knee injury.
Maduka Okoye, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka are also missing from the squad.
Francis Uzoho has returned to the team. Tochukwu Nnadi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Alhassan Yusuf are also back in the Super Eagles squad.
Seventeen players reported to the team’s camp in Uyo on Tuesday while the other seven are expected in the coming hours ahead of Friday’s match.
Super Eagles’ record against Tanzania
Nigeria have never lost to Tanzania in nine senior international meetings, winning six and drawing three.
Their last meeting was at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman gave the Super Eagles a 2-1 victory.
Nigeria will look to extend that unbeaten record when the two sides meet in Uyo, knowing that another three points would boost their position in Group L.
