Nigeria vs Tanzania Predictions - Nigeria to bounce back with a win against Tanzania

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Nigeria are tipped to win to nil against Tanzania in the Group L qualifier.
The Super Eagles have won three of their last five home matches and never lost to Tanzania.
Tanzania have managed only one win in their last eight away fixtures.

Nigeria have an excellent record against Tanzania (Getty Images)

Nigeria have had a decent start to their AFCON qualifiers and have been in solid form at home. Tanzania have struggled to win away from home recently and have a poor record against the Super Eagles. Nigeria are predicted to win to nil.

Nigeria have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Nigeria have scored 9 goals in 5 home matches.
Nigeria have conceded 4 goals in 5 home games.
Tanzania have won 1 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Tanzania have scored 8 goals in 5 away matches.
Tanzania have conceded 4 goals in 5 away games.

Head to Head

Nigeria have a commanding lead over Tanzania, with six victories to none, including three draws in nine meetings.

Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 in 2025.

Nigeria Form

Nigeria had mixed fortunes in their recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, edging Madagascar 2-1 before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.

The Super Eagles are second in the Group L standings with three points after two rounds.

In October, Nigeria travelled to face Russia in a friendly international, drawing 3-3 with their hosts.

Nigeria have won one of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded 11.

The Super Eagles have registered three victories in their last five home matches, with one defeat and one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded four.

Nigeria have lacked consistency lately, but they have achieved results at home, having won three of their last five games, and they have never lost to Tanzania in a competitive match.

Tanzania Form

Tanzania had no answer in their opening AFCON qualifier, losing 2-0 to Guinea-Bissau at home before drawing 1-1 with Madagascar away.

The Taifa Stars are last in the Group L table with one point from two matches.

Tanzania have won one of their last five matches, with three defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

The Taifa Stars have secured one victory in their last five away fixtures, with two defeats and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded four.

Tanzania have not had much success lately, and have been poor on the road, recording one victory in their last eight games, which is not the ideal form to have when taking on Nigeria in their own backyard.

Team News

Nigeria

George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor have scored one goal each in the AFCON qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Ola Aina, Benjamin Fredrick, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Abdullahi Bewene

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Yusuf Alhassan, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Suleiman Mubarak

Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Moses Usor, Taiwo Awoniyi

Tanzania

Cyprian Kachwele has found the back of the net once during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Aishi Manula, Abdallah Hamisi, Zuberi Foba

Defenders: Evastus Lukanima, Ibrahim Abdulla, Dickson Job, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Haji Mnoga, Abdul Hamisi, Anthony Milio, Nathaniel Chilambo, Novatus Miroshi, Alphonse Mabula

Midfielders: Himid Mao, Ben Starkie, Feisal Salum, Charles M'Mombwa, Sheikhan Khamis, Cyprian Kachwele

Forwards: Simon Msuva, Kibu Denis, Seleman Mwalimu, Clement Mzize, Bernard Kamungo

Verdict

Nigeria v Tanzania

Nigeria have a superior record over Tanzania and are tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory in their Group L qualifier, with a 2-0 score at the final whistle.

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