Nigeria vs Tanzania - Stats, Predicted Lineups & Prediction (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

Nigeria vs Tanzania - match details

Nigeria host Tanzania on 11 November 2026 at 00:00 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications. Nigeria's last five results: W D D W L (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss). Tanzania's last five: D D L L D (3 draws and 2 losses). In their last 1 meetings, Nigeria have won 1, Tanzania 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Nigeria vs Tanzania kick off?

Nigeria vs Tanzania kicks off at 00:00 UK time on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read W D D W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Tanzania's recent form?

Tanzania's last five results read D D L L D (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Tanzania?

Across the last 1 meetings Nigeria have won 1, Tanzania have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania on 23 December 2025 in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 8 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Tanzania?

Ibrahim Hamad leads Tanzania with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

What are the predicted lineups for Nigeria vs Tanzania?

Predicted lineups for Nigeria vs Tanzania appear on the Lineups tab of this page once the team news is in, usually the day before the game.

Where can I find Nigeria vs Tanzania predictions?

Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.

Nigeria vs Tanzania - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
23 Dec 2025	Africa Cup of Nations	Nigeria vs Tanzania	2-1

Nigeria vs Tanzania fouls committed: last 10 games

#	Nigeria	Fouls committed	Tanzania	Fouls committed
1	C. Bassey	8	A. Msanga	13
2	B. Onyemaechi	7	I. Hamad	8
3	P. Onuachu	5	F. Salum	6
4	A. Adams	5	S. Mwalimu	5
5	M. Simon	4	D. Job	4

Nigeria vs Tanzania shots: last 10 games

#	Nigeria	Shots	Tanzania	Shots
1	A. Adams	8	S. Msuva	14
2	M. Simon	6	F. Salum	10
3	G. Ilenikhena	6	D. Kibu	8
4	W. Ndidi	5	M. Hussein	3
5	A. Lookman	4	B. Mwamnyeto	2

Nigeria vs Tanzania shots on target: last 10 games

#	Nigeria	Shots on target	Tanzania	Shots on target
1	A. Adams	3	S. Msuva	4
2	G. Ilenikhena	3	F. Salum	4
3	M. Simon	2	M. Hussein	2
4	C. Bassey	2	H. Masalanga	1
5	M. Usor	2	P. Msindo	1

Nigeria vs Tanzania goals: last 10 games

#	Nigeria	Goals	Tanzania	Goals
1	A. Adams	2	S. Msuva	1
2	M. Simon	2	F. Salum	1
3	F. Azeez	2
4	P. Onuachu	1
5	E. Fernandez	1

Nigeria vs Tanzania yellow cards: last 10 games

#	Nigeria	Yellow cards	Tanzania	Yellow cards
1	K. Igboke	1	I. Hamad	3
2			D. Job	2
3			F. Salum	1
4			A. Msanga	1
5			S. Msuva	1

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

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: Waziri Shentembo (1), S. Mwalimu (1).
Assists: Mudathir Yahya (1), Feisal Salum (1), Clement Mzize (1).
Shots: Simon Msuva (8), Feisal Salum (8), Denis Kibu (8).
Fouls: Feisal Salum (6), Alphonce Msanga (6), Mohamed Hussein (5).