{"id":17195,"date":"2026-11-13T18:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/afconq-arokodare-scores-brace-as-super-eagles-defeat-tanzania-3-1\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T18:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:16:29","slug":"afconq-arokodare-scores-brace-as-super-eagles-defeat-tanzania-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/afconq-arokodare-scores-brace-as-super-eagles-defeat-tanzania-3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCONQ: Arokodare scores brace as Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/arokodare-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"AFCONQ: Arokodare scores brace as Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/arokodare-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/arokodare-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/arokodare-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/arokodare.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Super Eagles of Nigeria bounced back to winning ways in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nigeria took an early lead through Alhassan Yusuf, who found the back of the net in the third minute to give the hosts a promising start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Tanzania fought back and restored parity in the 36th minute after Wilfred Ndidi lost possession in midfield, allowing Msanga to capitalise on slack defending and make it 1-1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Super Eagles suffered another setback before the break when Ademola Lookman was forced off with an injury and replaced by Moses Simon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams went into half-time level, with Nigeria seeking to regain their advantage after the restart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle introduced Tolu Arokodare and Chidera Usor at the beginning of the second half, replacing Alhassan Yusuf and Raphael Onyedika.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The changes paid off as Arokodare restored Nigeria\u2019s lead in the 52nd minute with an excellent flicked finish to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The striker completed his brace in the 60th minute, finishing off a move created by fellow substitute Nsor to extend Nigeria\u2019s advantage to 3-1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelle\u2019s men maintained their two-goal cushion in the closing stages, although Arokodare missed an opportunity to complete his hat-trick.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final whistle confirmed a 3-1 victory for Nigeria, giving the Super Eagles a boost in their quest for qualification for the 2027 AFCON.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/afconq-arokodare-scores-brace-as-super-eagles-defeat-tanzania-3-1\/\">AFCONQ: Arokodare scores brace as Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Super Eagles of Nigeria bounced back to winning ways in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio&hellip; 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