Tolu Arokodare Shines in Super Eagles' AFCON Win

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial victory over Tanzania's Taifa Stars on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nigeria needed a win to improve their qualification prospects and achieved this at the Stadium.

Alhassan Yusuf scored early in the second minute, giving Nigeria a strong start, but Tanzania equalized through Alphonce Masanga. An injury to Ademola Lookman late in the first half led to substitutions, with Moses Simon replacing him.

In the second half, Tolu Arokodare was introduced and made an immediate impact, scoring in the 52nd minute. He later combined with Moses Usor to score Nigeria's third goal in the 60th minute.

This victory moved Nigeria to second place in Group L, just one point behind Guinea-Bissau, who drew with Madagascar. Nigeria can secure qualification by winning their next two matches.