How to watch today's Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON 2025 game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

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Nigeriahosts Tanzaniain the Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener at Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès, Morocco, on Tuesday as the three-time champions seek a strong start against the Taifa Stars' rising ambitions. Nigeria enters with high expectations after topping their qualifiers and reaching the 2023 final, boasting a perfect head-to-head record over Tanzania, including a 1-0 win in 2016. Tanzania, qualifying for three straight AFCONs as Group H runners-up, aims to frustrate with defensive solidity despite never beating Nigeria.

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Nigeria vs Tanzania kick-off time

Africa Cup of Nations - Grp. C

Fez Stadium

Team news & squads

Nigeria vs Tanzania Probable lineups

Nigeria

4-4-2

Formation

4-4-2

TAN

23

S. Nwabili

3

Z. Sanusi

12

B. Osayi-Samuel

6

S. Ajayi

21

C. Bassey

17

A. Iwobi

4

W. Ndidi

11

S. Chukwueze

7

A. Lookman

18

A. Adams

9

V. Osimhen

13

Y. Suleiman

14

B. Mwamnyeto

15

M. Husseini

12

P. Msindo

5

D. Job

20

N. Miroshi

9

A. Suleiman

6

F. Salum

23

K. Habibu

24

K. John

10

S. Mwalimu

4-4-2

TAN

Probable lineup

• 23

  S. Nwabili

• 3

  Z. Sanusi

• 12

  B. Osayi-Samuel

• 6

  S. Ajayi

• 21

  C. Bassey

• 17

  A. Iwobi

• 4

  W. Ndidi

• 11

  S. Chukwueze

• 7

  A. Lookman

• 18

  A. Adams

• 9

  V. Osimhen

Substitutes

Manager

• E. Chelle

Probable lineup

• 13

  Y. Suleiman

• 14

  B. Mwamnyeto

• 15

  M. Husseini

• 12

  P. Msindo

• 5

  D. Job

• 20

  N. Miroshi

• 9

  A. Suleiman

• 6

  F. Salum

• 23

  K. Habibu

• 24

  K. John

• 10

  S. Mwalimu

Substitutes

Manager

• M. Gamondi

Nigeria Latest News

Maduka Okoye has not been included in Nigeria’s squad, which should see Francis Uzoho step in as the first-choice goalkeeper.

Star forward Victor Osimhen has also made it clear that he is fully fit and eager to feature.

Tanzania Latest News

For Tanzania, head coach Miguel Ángel Gamondi has selected a 28-man group that includes several familiar names, led by captain Mbwana Samatta, the former Aston Villa striker.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

NGA

Last 2 matches

TAN

1

Win

1

Draw

0

Wins

• Nigeria

  1

  -

  0

  Tanzania

• Tanzania

  0

  -

  0

  Nigeria

1

Goals scored

0

Games over 2.5 goals

0/2

Both teams scored

0/2

Standings

Useful links

• AFCON news
• Nigeria team page
• Tanzania team page
• Soccer on TV in the US