Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania final score - 23 December 2025, AFCON

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Nigeria
2
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1
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Tanzania

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Highlights

Nigeria Nigeria
Tanzania Tanzania
End of game
90+1'
D. Kibu
C. M'Mombwa
P. Onuachu
V. Osimhen
86'
79'
D. Job
T. Allarakhia
79'
H. Mnoga
S. Kapombe
62'
K. John
S. Msuva
F. Dele-Bashiru
A. Adams
59'
M. Simon
S. Chukwueze
59'
A. Lookman
58'
A. Lookman
A. Iwobi
52'
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50'
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C. M'Mombwa
N. Miroshi
Half-time
S. Ajayi
A. Iwobi
36'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Nigeria Nigeria
Tanzania Tanzania
59
Ball possession (%)
41
14
Shots
5
9
Shots on-target
3
5
Shots off-target
2
6
Corners
6
1
Offsides
2
18
Fouls
5
7
Free kicks
19
5
Goal kicks
9
2
Saves
7
17
Throw-ins
15
1
Yellow cards
0

Tactical Scheme

Nigeria

Formation : 4 - 3 - 1 - 2

23
S. Nwabali
2
B. Osayi-Samuel
6
S. Ajayi
21
C. Bassey
3
Z. Sanusi
11
S. Chukwueze
4
W. Ndidi
17
A. Iwobi
7
A. Lookman
9
V. Osimhen
22
A. Adams
10
A. Samatta
26
T. Allarakhia
8
C. M'Mombwa
12
S. Msuva
20
N. Miroshi
27
A. Msanga
15
M. Husseini
4
I. Hamad
14
B. Mwamnyeto
22
S. Kapombe
28
Z. Foba

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Tanzania

Substitutes

Nigeria
Nigeria
Goalkeeper

F. Uzoho

A. Obasogie

Defender

O. Igoh

C. Awaziem

Midfielder

N. Tocukvu

R. Onyedika

R. Alebiosu

F. Dele-Bashiru

A. Adams 59'

F. Onyeka

O. Bruno

Forward

M. Simon

S. Chukwueze 59'

C. Ejuke

E. Akinsanmiro

P. Onuachu

V. Osimhen 86'

C. Dessers

Tanzania
Tanzania
Goalkeeper

H. Masalanga

Defender

P. Gaudence Msindo

W. Nangu

D. Job

T. Allarakhia 79'

I. Nado

L. Mwaikenda

Midfielder

H. Mnoga

S. Kapombe 79'

M. Abraham

K. Habibu

K. Nashon

Y. Kagoma

Forward

K. John

S. Msuva 62'

D. Kibu

C. M'Mombwa 90'

N. Kibabage

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2
Nigeria
Nigeria
3 1 1 0 0 1
3
Tanzania
Tanzania
1 2 0 1 1 -1

Last matches

Nigeria
Nigeria Last matches
D W W W D L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies

Egypt
2 :  1
Nigeria

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
DR Congo

13 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  1
Gabon

14 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  0
Benin

10 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Lesotho
1 :  2
Nigeria

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

South Africa
1 :  1
Nigeria
D W W W W D
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
DR Congo

13 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  1
Gabon

14 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
4 :  0
Benin

6 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  0
Rwanda

19 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Nigeria
2 :  0
Congo Republic

25 Mar 2025 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
Zimbabwe
D L L D W L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

16 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies

Egypt
2 :  1
Nigeria

10 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Lesotho
1 :  2
Nigeria

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

South Africa
1 :  1
Nigeria

12 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Sudan
4 :  0
Nigeria

5 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Senegal
1 :  0
Nigeria

6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies

Russia
1 :  1
Nigeria
Tanzania
Tanzania Last matches
D L D L L L
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

15 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Kuwait
4 :  3
Tanzania

8 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Tanzania
0 :  1
Zambia

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Tanzania
0 :  1
Niger

5 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Congo Republic
1 :  1
Tanzania

22 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Tanzania
0 :  1
Morocco

16 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Central African Republic
0 :  0
Tanzania
L W W L L L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

8 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Tanzania
0 :  1
Zambia

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Tanzania
0 :  1
Niger

22 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Tanzania
0 :  1
Morocco

9 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Tanzania
2 :  1
Madagascar

2 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Tanzania
2 :  0
Burkina Faso

7 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup

Tanzania
0 :  1
Madagascar
D W W D D L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

15 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Kuwait
4 :  3
Tanzania

5 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Congo Republic
1 :  1
Tanzania

16 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Central African Republic
0 :  0
Tanzania

6 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship

Mauritania
0 :  1
Tanzania

11 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup

Eswatini
1 :  2
Tanzania

6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies

South Africa
0 :  0
Tanzania

Live Commentary

90+4'  

Throw-in Nigeria.

90+3' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania.

90+1' substitution_1

Miguel Angel Gamondi is making the team's fourth substitution at Complexe Sportif de Fès with Denis Kibu replacing Charles M'Mombwa.

90+1'  

Can Tanzania get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

90'  

Beida Dahane signals a Nigeria throw-in in Tanzania's half.

88' sifflet_1

Nigeria have a goal kick.

88' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Tanzania goal kick.

88' corner_1

Corner awarded to Tanzania.

87'  

Throw-in for Tanzania at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

86' substitution_1

Eric Chelle (Nigeria) is making a third substitution, with Paul Onuachu replacing Victor Osimhen.

86' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Nigeria.

84' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nigeria at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

84' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

83' sifflet_1

Beida Dahane awards Tanzania a goal kick.

82' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

81' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

81' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

80' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

79' substitution_1

Tanzania make their third substitution with Haji Mnoga replacing Shomari Kapombe.

79' substitution_1

Dickson Nickson Job is on a sub for Tarryn Allarakhia for Tanzania.

79'  

Tanzania to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

77' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

75'  

Tanzania to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

75' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

73'  

Beida Dahane signals a Nigeria throw-in in Tanzania's half.

71'  

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Tanzania's half?

70'  

Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.

70' corner_1

Tanzania have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

69' corner_1

Corner awarded to Tanzania.

69' corner_1

Tanzania have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

68' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

67' sifflet_1

Tanzania have a goal kick.

66'  

Can Tanzania get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

65' hors_jeu_1

At Complexe Sportif de Fès, Tanzania are penalized for being offside.

64' corner_1

Tanzania have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

64' corner_1

Corner awarded to Tanzania.

63'  

Tanzania to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

62' substitution_1

Kelvin John is replacing Simon Msuva for Tanzania at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

62'  

Ball safe as Tanzania is awarded a throw-in in their half.

62' sifflet_1

Tanzania have a goal kick.

61' corner_1

Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

60' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

59' substitution_1

Moses Simon is on a sub for Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria.

59' substitution_1

Nigeria make their first substitution with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replacing Akor Adams.

58' carton_jaune_1

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman has been booked in Fez.

57'  

Throw-in for Tanzania at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

57' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

57' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

55' sifflet_1

Beida Dahane awards Nigeria a goal kick.

55' coup_franc_1

Free kick Tanzania.

54' hors_jeu_1

Tanzania push upfield but Beida Dahane quickly pulls them for offside.

52' but_1

Goal! Ademola Lookman gives Nigeria a 2-1 lead. Alex Iwobi instrumental with a fine assist.

51'  

Beida Dahane signals a Nigeria throw-in in Tanzania's half.

50' but_1

Charles M'Mombwa gets an equalizer for Tanzania. The score is now 1-1. Novatus Miroshi with an assist there.

49'  

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Tanzania territory.

49' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

48' coup_franc_1

Free kick Nigeria.

48' hors_jeu_1

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen has run offside.

46'  

Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.

45' sifflet_1

Beida Dahane blows to end the first-half.

45+2' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

45' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nigeria at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

45' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania.

43' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

42' coup_franc_1

Free kick Tanzania.

41'  

Tanzania awarded a throw-in in their own half.

41' coup_franc_1

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

38'  

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Tanzania's half?

38'  

Beida Dahane signals a Tanzania throw-in in Nigeria's half.

36' but_1

Nigeria move into a 1-0 lead through a Semi Ajayi header. That's a fine assist from Alex Iwobi.

36' corner_1

Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

34' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Tanzania goal kick.

32' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

31'  

Throw-in Nigeria.

31'  

Beida Dahane signals a Tanzania throw-in in Nigeria's half.

30' coup_franc_1

Tanzania awarded a free kick in their own half.

29' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

27' coup_franc_1

Nigeria are in shooting range from this free kick.

23'  

Ball safe as Tanzania is awarded a throw-in in their half.

21' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Tanzania goal kick.

21'  

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Tanzania territory.

18'  

Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.

17'  

Throw-in Nigeria.

16' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania in their own half.

16'  

Throw-in for Tanzania at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

16' sifflet_1

Tanzania have a goal kick.

15'  

Can Tanzania get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

13'  

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Tanzania's half?

13'  

Beida Dahane signals a Nigeria throw-in in Tanzania's half.

12'  

Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.

11' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Tanzania at Complexe Sportif de Fès.

11' corner_1

Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

9'  

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Tanzania territory.

8' sifflet_1

Beida Dahane awards Tanzania a goal kick.

7' coup_franc_1

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Tanzania.

3'  

Tanzania awarded a throw-in in their own half.

 

Nigeria scores 2.17 goals when playing at home and Tanzania scores 1 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams lost their last match.

 

Nigeria's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Tanzania's.

 

When Tanzania is down 1-0 away, they win 33% of their matches.

 

When Tanzania leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

 

When Nigeria leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Nigeria won by 1 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Nigeria.

 

Nigeria wins 20% of halftimes, Tanzania wins 21%.

 

Nigeria wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, Tanzania in 21% of their matches.

 

Tanzania have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

 

Nigeria have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

 

Tanzania haven't won in their last 6 games.

 

Tanzania have lost 3 matches in a row.

Score and result Nigeria - Tanzania

The Nigeria - Tanzania match (Football - AFCON) at 23/12/2025 12:30 is complete.

The Nigeria - Tanzania match result is as follows: 2-1.

Now that this AFCON Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.