Nigeria to host Tanzania at Godswill Akpabio in AFCON 2027 qualifier on November 13

Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on November 13 in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles prepare for the group-stage meeting looking to arrest a recent dip in form.

Nigeria opened their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar but then lost 0-3 to Guinea-Bissau and were held to a 3-3 draw by Russia in a friendly; they are winless in their last two matches. The Éric Chelle-led side will play at home for this fixture, which the preview describes as an opportunity to return to winning ways.

Tanzania have not started their qualifiers positively, suffering a 0-2 defeat to Guinea-Bissau before drawing 1-1 with Madagascar. The Taifa Stars are described in the preview as lacking sharpness in attack and having defensive lapses, and the report says playing away will add pressure on Miguel Ángel Gamondi’s squad.

Victor Osimhen is listed as absent for Nigeria, placing additional responsibility on Ademola Lookman to influence the final third. The preview notes Lookman is an Atletico Madrid player who can both score and create, and that he can be deployed as a striker though he is mainly a winger.

For Tanzania, Cyprian Kachwele was the only scorer in their 1-1 draw with Madagascar and is identified as the visitors’ primary striker who will be expected to step up. The article singles him out as a focal point for Tanzania’s attacking hopes.

The preview states that all selected squad members for both teams are set to be available and lists the selections: Nigeria: Okonkwo (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Fredricks, Bassey, Aina; Ndidi, Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru; Lookman; Adams, Awoniyi. Tanzania: Manula (GK); Chilambo, Job, Mwamnyeto, Mlingo; Mao, Miroshi; Kibu, Salum, M’Mombwa; Kachwele.

The preview concludes that, given perceived superior squad quality and home advantage, Nigeria have a slight edge over Tanzania, while noting the Taifa Stars’ attacking struggles; it forecasts the Super Eagles as likely winners. Broadcasters listed for the match include Canal+ and Sport 1 Afrique, with viewers in the USA able to watch on beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV or beIN SPORTS CONNECT.