Nigeria’s Super Eagles will seek to revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they face Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13.
The encounter represents an important opportunity for Eric Chelle’s side to strengthen its position in Group L following an inconsistent start to the qualifiers.
According to The Guardian, Nigeria enter the fixture knowing that another disappointing result could complicate their hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament.
Super Eagles seek crucial three points
Nigeria began their campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau.
The results left the Super Eagles with three points from their opening two matches.
With Tanzania visiting Uyo, Nigeria will be seeking to capitalise on home advantage and improve their standing.
Chelle has called up a 24-man squad featuring several established internationals and emerging players.
Among those available for selection are captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina.
The attacking options also include Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Usor.
Nigeria prepare for return fixture
The Super Eagles will travel to Zanzibar for the second leg on Tuesday, November 17.
Tanzania, one of the three countries hosting the 2027 AFCON alongside Kenya and Uganda, have already secured automatic qualification as co-hosts.
Nigeria must therefore compete to secure the remaining qualification opportunity from the group.
The double-header offers Chelle’s team an opportunity to recover from their setback against Guinea-Bissau.
Olympic Eagles also face DR Congo
Friday will also see Nigeria’s U-23 national team begin its qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Lubumbashi.
The Olympic Eagles are seeking qualification for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which forms part of Africa’s qualification pathway for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Both national teams will be hoping to strengthen their respective qualification campaigns.
For the senior national team, attention remains firmly on securing three points against Tanzania before next week’s return encounter.
