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Nigeria hosts Tanzania in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, November 13. The Super Eagles need to bounce back after a disappointing defeat, while Tanzania arrives with its place at the continental tournament already secured.

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Nigeria vs Tanzania: How and Where to Watch LIVE

Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers brings an important Group L encounter as Nigeria welcomes Tanzania to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13.

The Super Eagles enter the international window three points behind group leaders Guinea-Bissau, while Tanzania is looking for its first victory of the qualifying campaign.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT, with coverage beginning at 10:50 AM ET / 7:50 AM PT on beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the United States.

Nigeria Looks to Bounce Back After Heavy Defeat to Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria, managed by Éric Chelle, has experienced a difficult start to its qualifying campaign, collecting three points from its opening two matches.

The Super Eagles began with a 2-1 home victory over Madagascar on September 25 but suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau four days later.

That result left Nigeria in second place in Group L, three points behind Guinea-Bissau, making the upcoming double-header particularly important.

Head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad featuring Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Moses Simon.

However, Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who suffered a left knee injury during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Stuttgart and subsequently underwent surgery. The forward has been ruled out of both qualifiers against Tanzania.

With their leading striker unavailable, the Super Eagles will look to attacking options such as Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Akor Adams. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has also returned to the squad in place of Maduka Okoye.

Tanzania Seeks Its First Qualifying Victory Despite Already Securing Its Place

Tanzania, coached by Miguel Gamondi, has collected just one point from its opening two matches in Group L.

The Taifa Stars began with a 2-0 home defeat against Guinea-Bissau before earning a 1-1 draw against Madagascar on September 29.

Cyprian Kachwele gave Tanzania the lead in the 39th minute, but Nicolas Fontaine equalized shortly after halftime.

Tanzania is already guaranteed a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as one of the tournament's three co-hosts, alongside Kenya and Uganda.

However, Gamondi will be without Dickson Job, Clement Mzize and Feisal Salum for the November double-header. Job and Mzize were ruled out with injury concerns.

Can Nigeria Repeat Its Recent Victory Over Tanzania?

The most recent meeting between these teams took place during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, when Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory on December 23.

Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored for the Super Eagles, while Charles M'Mombwa found the net for Tanzania.

This time, the stakes are different. With Tanzania automatically qualified, only the highest-placed team among the other three Group L nations will earn a place at the 2027 tournament.

Nigeria therefore needs positive results against Tanzania to remain competitive with Guinea-Bissau in the race for qualification.