"Ademola Lookman struck the winning goal as Nigeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania. Nigeria did not have it all their own way in Fes, with Charles M'Mombwa briefly getting Tanzania level in the second half, but they picked up a valuable three points ahead of Saturday's huge tussle with Tunisia, their foremost rivals in Group C."
"But just 108 seconds after M'Mombwa's finish nestled in the far corner, Lookman restored Nigeria's advantage by blasting home left-footed after being fed by Iwobi. Tanzania had a couple of big chances to equalise again but could not capitalise, with Calvin Bassey getting a vital touch on Mohamed Hussein's inviting delivery across the face of goal, before Ibrahim Hamad fired into the side netting."
"Data Debrief: Nigeria earn unconvincing win as Osimhen shut out This was a meeting between David and Goliath, with Tanzania ranked 112th in the world and Nigeria placed 38th by FIFA. The Super Eagles have won AFCON as many times as Tanzania have qualified for the final tournament (four times). Tanzania gave a good account of themselves, ending the game with 0.79 expected goals (xG) from 11 shots, compared to Nigeria's 21 shots and 1.55 xG."
Nigeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in Fes. Semi Ajayi headed Alex Iwobi's hanging corner into the net after 36 minutes. Novatus Miroshi set up Charles M'Mombwa to level in the 50th minute, but Ademola Lookman restored the lead 108 seconds later with a left-footed blast. Nigeria dominated possession and out-shot Tanzania but were inefficient, registering 21 shots and 1.55 xG to Tanzania's 11 shots and 0.79 xG. Victor Osimhen fired seven shots but was kept from scoring. Tanzania had late chances cleared or blocked by defenders.
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