Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations)

Nigeria vs Tanzania - result

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations at Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès on 23 December 2025. Scorers: Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman for Nigeria; Charles M'Mombwa for Tanzania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday 23 December 2025 at Complexe Sportif de Fès. Scorers: Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman for Nigeria; Charles M'Mombwa for Tanzania.

Where was Nigeria vs Tanzania played?

Nigeria vs Tanzania was played at Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès, the home ground of Nigeria.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read W W W D L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Tanzania's recent form?

Tanzania's last five results read D L L L L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Tanzania?

Simon Msuva leads Tanzania with 7 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Dahane Beida refereed Nigeria vs Tanzania, averaging 24.8 fouls and 2.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: match stats

Stat	Nigeria	Tanzania
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	21	11
Shots on target	11	3
Corners	6	6
Fouls	23	7
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	14	21
Passes	509	348

Nigeria vs Tanzania goals and red cards

Nigeria: S. Ajayi 36', A. Lookman 52'. Tanzania: C. M'Mombwa 50'.

Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	16 of 58
Goals against	0.8	18 of 58
Shots	10	15 of 58
Shots on target	4.7	10 of 58
Fouls	12	32 of 58
Tackles	6.5	11 of 58
Passes	265.7	3 of 58
Corners	5.4	14 of 58

Nigeria player leaders 2026

Goals: Victor Osimhen (8), Akor Adams (4), Moses Simon (2).
Assists: Samuel Chukwueze (5), Moses Simon (3), Ademola Lookman (2).
Shots: Ademola Lookman (6), Wilfred Ndidi (4), Calvin Bassey (3).
Fouls: Calvin Bassey (7), Bruno Onyemaechi (5), Ademola Lookman (4).

Tanzania season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.4	50 of 58
Goals against	0.9	19 of 58
Shots	4.7	52 of 58
Shots on target	1.7	51 of 58
Fouls	14.1	8 of 58
Tackles	16	4 of 58
Passes	59.5	11 of 58
Corners	2.6	45 of 58

Tanzania player leaders 2026

Goals: Charles M'Mombwa (1), Waziri Shentembo (1), S. Mwalimu (1).
Assists: Ally Samatta (2), Mudathir Yahya (1), Clement Mzize (1).
Shots: Feisal Salum (2), Simon Msuva (1), Charles M'Mombwa (1).
Fouls: Mohamed Hussein (3), Feisal Salum (3), Novatus Miroshi (3).