Nigeria’s Super Eagles bounced back from their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau with a 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Friday.

The encounter, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, saw striker Tolu Arokodare score twice in the second half to secure the win for Nigeria.

Yusuf Gives Nigeria Early Lead

The Super Eagles took the lead just two minutes into the match when Alhassan Yusuf converted a pass from Ademola Lookman.

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Nigeria dominated the opening exchanges and created opportunities to extend their advantage. However, Tanzania drew level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga.

Both teams went into the break with the score at 1-1.

Arokodare Seals Victory

Nigeria returned from the interval with renewed attacking intent, with coach Éric Chelle introducing Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare for Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi.

The changes quickly made an impact as Arokodare restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute, finishing with a backheel from a cross by captain Wilfred Ndidi.

The striker completed his brace eight minutes later, firing a low shot into the net after receiving a cross from Usor to make it 3-1.

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi made substitutions in an attempt to revive his side’s chances, but the visitors could not find another goal.

Super Eagles Move to Second Place

The victory takes Nigeria to second place in Group L with six points, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points.