FES, MOROCCO: Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday, December 23. Forward Ademola Lookman scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute at the Fez Stadium, immediately following a Tanzanian equalizer.
The Super Eagles controlled the early stages of the match despite wet conditions.
52nd Minute: Ademola Lookman restored the Nigerian lead. The Atalanta forward received the ball from Iwobi at the edge of the penalty area, shifted past his marker, and struck a 20-yard shot with his left foot into the top corner.
