Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has praised the Super Eagles for their impressive 3-1 victory over Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Nigeria got off to a flying start when Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring just two minutes into the encounter, clinical finishing off a pass from Ademola Lookman.
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However, Tanzania drew level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, who capitalized on a rare opening to restore parity against the run of play.
Second-half substitute Tolu Arokodare proved to be the difference-maker, restoring Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute with an audacious backheel finish from captain Wilfred Ndidi’s cross.
The striker completed his brace just eight minutes later, firing a low shot past the goalkeeper from a Moses Usor cross to seal the 3-1 win.
Reacting after the match in an interview with Completesports.com, Lawal singled out Arokodare for praise, highlighting the striker’s decisive impact off the bench.
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“This is a very good performance and result from the Super Eagles against their Tanzanian counterparts,” Lawal said.
“The first half may not have been too impressive, but they came out smoking in the second half to score two vital goals.
“Again, I must commend Arokodare for the two goals he scored when he was introduced in the second half; he was truly effective and gave the Tanzanian defenders a rough time.”
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