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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: How Dominant Super Eagles Rated In Win Over Tanzania<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Second-half substitute Tolu Arokodare proved to be the difference-maker, restoring Nigeria\u2019s lead in the 52nd minute with an audacious backheel finish from captain Wilfred Ndidi\u2019s cross.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Reacting after the match in an interview with Completesports.com,<\/a><\/strong> Lawal singled out Arokodare for praise, highlighting the striker\u2019s decisive impact off the bench.<\/p>\n