{"id":14838,"date":"2026-11-11T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/super-eagles-vs-tanzania-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-fridays-afcon-qualifier\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:00:45","slug":"super-eagles-vs-tanzania-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-fridays-afcon-qualifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/super-eagles-vs-tanzania-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-fridays-afcon-qualifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles vs Tanzania: All you need to know ahead of Friday’s AFCON qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Super Eagles will return to action on Friday, when they welcome Tanzania to Uyo for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.\n<\/p>\n

The Group L matchday-three encounter is scheduled to hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, with kick-off set for 5pm Nigerian time.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria will be seeking a win to improve their chances of reaching the continental tournament after recording contrasting results in their opening two qualifying matches.\n<\/p>\n

The three-time African champions began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau in their second game.<\/p>\n

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The results leave the Super Eagles second in Group L with three points, three behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have won both matches.\n<\/p>\n

Tanzania occupy third position with one point, level with bottom-placed Madagascar but ahead on goal difference.<\/p>\n

The qualification race has a particular twist, as Tanzania have already secured a place at the 2027 tournament by virtue of being one of its co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.<\/p>\n

This leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar competing for the group\u2019s remaining qualification ticket. <\/p>\n

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A victory on Friday would take Nigeria to six points and provide a boost to their campaign as they seek to close the gap on Guinea-Bissau.\n<\/p>\n

Where to watch Nigeria vs Tanzania<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Football fans in Nigeria can watch the match live on SuperSport.\n<\/p>\n

When is the return fixture?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles will travel to Tanzania for the reverse fixture on Tuesday, November 17, when both sides meet again in the qualifying series.\n<\/p>\n

The two matches could have a significant impact on Nigeria\u2019s campaign, with the team needing positive results to remain firmly in contention for qualification.<\/p>\n

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.\n<\/p>\n

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