The stage is officially set for the Super Eagles to begin their hunt for a fourth continental crown as they take on the Taifa Stars of Tanzania today. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM WAT at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco.
Nigeria enters the tournament under head coach Éric Chelle, seeking redemption following their heartbreaking 2023 final loss and the recent disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup. Facing Tanzania—a team that has never won an AFCON match—provides the Super Eagles a prime opportunity to establish early dominance in Group C.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Stanley Nwabali
- DF: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi
- MF: Wilfred Ndidi (C), Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze
- FW: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams
Tanzania (4-5-1):
- GK: Yakoub Suleiman Ali
- DF: Shomari Kapombe, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job, Mohamed Hussein
- MF: Novatus Miroshi, Feisal Salum, Tarryn Allarakhia, Mudathir Yahya, Simon Msuva
- FW: Mbwana Samatta (C)
