2-1: Nigeria win with a good goal from Lookman

Nigeria, The three-time African Cup winner and runner-up in the last edition was making his first appearance at the tournament in Morocco, defeating a modest team. tanzania The first game of Group C was played in the rain in Fez (2-1).

Although Nigeria is a powerhouse on the African continent, they missed the 2026 World Cup for the second year in a row, and although they achieved good results in their first appearance, they were unable to reflect on the scoreboard the difference in level they had with Tanzania, which has some of the world’s top players. Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze, Iwobi, Ndidi or Adams of Sevilla.

Accor Adams to crossbar

Nigeria had the upper hand in the first half, but at half-time the score was close at 1-0 despite their superiority on the field.

Eiko Adams The Sevilla player gave Nigeria their first chance in the 10th minute. his header hits the crossbar Ademola Lookman took the corner.

Tanzania surprised with an isolated arrival and was helped by a slip from their central defender Semi Ajayi, It easily prevented the goal Stanley Nwabali given that Simon Musbah’s overhead kick shot was placed in the center (14th minute).

Great Chukwueze of the first part

Overcoming this small fear Sam Chukwueze (ex-Villarreal, now Fulham) Taking over the game, Lookman stood out in a more concentrated position against Nigeria. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) That’s the point.

It was Osimhen, Nigeria’s great, who received a good pass from deep and had a chance to take the lead.Adams’ number exceeded the beginning of Goldsberry Fova and the shot on goal He took the Bakari-Mwamnyet line.

Ajayi scores first goal

Nigeria claimed and the next moment they arrived in the rival area Ajayi, English Hull centre-back; Headed a free cross from Alex Iwobi (36′).

Before the break, Phobah denied Chukwueze’s excellent first-half end by converting a corner kick after a rebound.

Crazy start to the second part

after interval They scored three goals on their first three shots, and the game turned into a wild one. When the first minute has not passed Osimhen’s big goal canceled Offside spar.

Until then, Tanzania had barely come close to the opponent’s goal. Caught by surprise and tied together By using Charles Mombwa’s defensive mistake Then a lob ball fell to him and he scored alone (50th minute).

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The tie only lasted a few minutes, and it took some time for Lookman to score the goal of the match. The Atalanta striker responded by cutting back and hitting the post with his left foot (52′).

Nigeria didn’t know how to calm the game down with this crazy start to the second half, and although they didn’t have any clear-cut chances, the game entered a give-and-take phase with both goals reaching.

The “Super Eagles” gradually regained the pace of the match and had options to improve their results. After receiving a great chest pass from Osimhen, Fova volleyed home from Lookman, and Iwobi’s left-footed shot almost found its way into the top corner.

Osimhen also relentlessly looked for goal, but Nigeria were unable to secure a victory and were about to pay a high price in the 88th minute. Defender Ibrahim Hamad misshot the ball. It fell to him and the shot from close range flew high.