Below is the LIVE update of the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania being played in Uyo
28′ Musa Muhammed gets into the referee’s book after a wreckless challenge on John Bocco. A chance for Taifa Stars to launch an attacking move
25′ In case you missed it, this are the line ups;
Nigeria XI vs Tanzania: Ikeme; Mohammed, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Echiejile; Mikel, Onazi; Musa, Moses, Iheanacho; Ighalo
Tanzania XI vs Nigeria: Aishi, Kapombe, Hussein, V. Andrew, Mwantika, Himid Mao, Kichuya, Mkude, Msuva, Samatta, Bocco
22′ Tanzania have now grown into this game and it seems they are attacking more now with intent
21′ Great move from Iheanacho. He tries an attacking move but is brought down by Mwantika and the referee awards a freekick to the Super Eagles from a very scorable position
20′ The Super Eagles have made a bright start to the match and are asking many questions of the Tanzania defense…will the goal come through?
14′ Iheanacho manages to cross into the goal mouth. And Mikel Obi heads out of play. Not a bad start for the Super Eagles but they must make every chance count
13′ INCHES AWAY! Nigeria attack down that right hand side again, this time through Moses, who manufactures the space to shoot at goal but goalkeeper Aishi Manula makes a simple catch
10′ Musa’s lack of consistency is a big problem.His oscillation between excellence & mediocrity is really baffling. Never ending seemingly
4′ CLOSE!!!! A foul outside the box sees Victor Moses fouled outside the box and he steps up to take it …the Chelsea man misses target by inches
1′ KICK off…its a dead rubber game but it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t support the Super Eagles
Nigeria XI vs Tanzania: Ikeme; Mohammed, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Echiejile; Mikel, Onazi; Musa, Moses, Iheanacho; Ighalo
Tanzania XI vs Nigeria: Aishi, Kapombe, Hussein, V. Andrew, Mwantika, Himid Mao, Kichuya, Mkude, Msuva, Samatta, Bocco
Below is the preview of the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania being played in Uyo
– Nigeria will tackle Tanzania in a Nations Cup qualifying match in Uyo
– Boths teams can no longer qualify for the 2017 Nations Cup in Gabon
– Tanzania will be looking for their first win over Nigeria in this duel
Nigeria will play host to Tanzania on Saturday, September 3, as the Super Eagles look to gain a morale-boosting result in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Super Eagles of Nigeria during a training session
The Super Eagles and their opponents Tanzania cannot qualify for the biggest football tournament in Africa which makes the game a dead rubber.
Group G leaders Egypt are already through to the competition. Nigeria are second in the group while Tanzania trail the group with just a point.
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German tactician Gernot Rhor will be taking charge of the Super Eagles for the first time after his recent employment as the head coach of the team.
Tanzania will be the outsiders when the game gets underway at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, but coach Charles Boniface Mkwasa will have every confidence in his side.
The team includes captain Mbwana Samatta who plays for the Belgium side K.R.C Genk. However, Mkwasa dropped several familiar faces including Mwinyi Kazimoto, Erasto Nyoni, Aggrey Morris and Juma Abdul.
The Taifa Stars are still searching for their first win over the Super Eagles after five previous clashes. The first encounter between the two teams was at the 2nd All-Africa Games that Nigeria hosted in 1973, with Nigeria edging the tie 2-1.
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