The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, will take on Tanzania on Friday, 13 November at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The match is a Group L fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign and is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 pm Nigerian time (WAT).
Nigeria enter the game needing a win after a mixed start to their qualifiers. They beat Madagascar 2‑1 in their opening match at home, but fell 3‑0 to Guinea‑Bissau in an away game. The Super Eagles now sit second in Group L with three points, three behind leaders Guinea‑Bissau who have won both of their first two fixtures.
Tanzania, who have already secured automatic qualification as one of the 2027 co‑hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, sit third in the group with one point, level with bottom‑placed Madagascar but ahead on goal difference. A victory over the Swahili Coast side would take Nigeria to six points and strengthen their bid for the sole remaining qualification spot in the group.
Fans in Nigeria can follow the encounter live on SuperSport. The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 17 November in Tanzania, giving the Super Eagles a second chance to secure the points they need to stay within reach of Guinea‑Bissau.
The 2027 AFCON will be staged across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July, with the winner of this match playing a key role in determining the final composition of the tournament’s 32‑team field.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
