CONFIRMED: Super Eagles beat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo as Arokodare's eight-minute brace settles must-win tie
Photo: Tolu Arokodare celebrates for Nigeria against Tanzania in Uyo, 13 Nov 2026 · Photo: Pulse Nigeria
It is official — the Eagles beat Tanzania 3-1, and the hero was the striker who came off the bench and scored twice in eight minutes.
Key points
- Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday — full time confirmed. Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring in the 2nd minute; Alphonce Msanga equalised in the 32nd.
- Substitute Tolu Arokodare, on at half-time, scored in the 52nd minute (assisted by captain Wilfred Ndidi) and the 60th (assisted by Moses Usor) to settle a must-win game.
- The win takes Nigeria to six points from three matches, three behind Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau. The return leg's date and venue are disputed: PUNCH says Sunday in Dar es Salaam; most outlets say Tuesday 17 November in Zanzibar.
Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, 13 November, in their third Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, reviving a qualification race that looked lost after the 3-0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau.
Alhassan Yusuf gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 2nd minute, assisted by Ademola Lookman. Alphonce Msanga equalised for Tanzania in the 32nd minute. Substitute Tolu Arokodare, on at half-time for Tochukwu Nnadi, scored twice — in the 52nd minute, assisted by captain Wilfred Ndidi, and the 60th, assisted by fellow substitute Moses Usor — to settle a must-win game.
The return fixture's date and venue are disputed between outlets: PUNCH's evening recap says the return leg is in Dar es Salaam “on Sunday”, while Vanguard, Tribune, TheStar and TheFrontrank all say Tuesday, 17 November, in Zanzibar — the Tuesday/Zanzibar date is the majority position. Arokodare's club form this season — 13 goals and 4 assists in 17 Ajax appearances — is per Legit.ng/Transfermarkt.
Update, 14 Nov 2026 (morning): the result is now confirmed — full time, Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania. The return leg's date and venue are disputed: PUNCH says Sunday in Dar es Salaam; most outlets say Tuesday 17 November in Zanzibar.
Why this matters
The redemption night is now official — the striker who admitted he hadn't scored for Nigeria came off the bench and scored twice in eight minutes. The AFCON race is alive again.
Latest developments
First published 13 Nov 2026, 19:26 WAT.
Updated 14 Nov 2026, 08:20 WAT — this report was updated after publication.
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Sources
- Vanguard — AFCONQ: Arokodare scores brace as Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 (13 Nov 2026)
- Tribune — AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Arokodare brace fires Super Eagles past Tanzania (13 Nov 2026)
- TheStar — Arokodare brace fires Super Eagles to 3-1 win over Tanzania (13 Nov 2026)
- PUNCH — Nigeria vs Tanzania live updates: Arokodare brace seals 3-1 win in Uyo (13 Nov 2026)
- Legit.ng — Arokodare uplifts Super Eagles to crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier win over Tanzania (13 Nov 2026)
- Pulse Nigeria — Arokodare shines in Osimhen absence to secure vital win for Super Eagles (13 Nov 2026)
- Channels TV — AFCON 2027: Super Eagles seek redemption against Tanzania after Guinea-Bissau defeat (13 Nov 2026)
Morning update 14 Nov 2026: the result is confirmed — full time, Nigeria 3-1 Tanzania. The return leg's date and venue are disputed between outlets: PUNCH says Sunday in Dar es Salaam; most outlets say Tuesday 17 November in Zanzibar.