Sunday December 21, 2025
www.thenewsdesk.ng
By Idorenyin UMOREN
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Complex Sportif de Fes in Morocco on Tuesday, December 23, kicking off their quest for a fourth AFCON title.
Nigeria, three-time African champions, go into the match as favourites, having finished as runners-up in the previous edition.
However, expectations surrounding the current Super Eagles are tempered. Their recent failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has dampened the usual high hopes, making even the most diehard fans cautious.
Despite this, the statistics are in Nigeria’s favour. The Super Eagles are ranked 38th in the world, while Tanzania sits 112th on the FIFA rankings. Historically, Tanzania has yet to defeat Nigeria in a competitive fixture, further boosting confidence in the Eagles’ chances.