Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Ademola Lookman scored what proved to be the decisive goal.
The Super Eagles came into the match as heavy favourites to win and dominated the opening exchanges. The three-time champions took the lead through Semi Ajayi.
The ball was recycled following a corner-kick, before Alex Iwobi crossed it into the area for Ajayi to head home.
Tanzania equalized after Charles M’Mombwa found himself unmarked inside the area, but two minutes later, Nigeria struck the winner through Lookman, who took a few touches and finished with his left foot
