By Abdulrahman Yahaya

Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Nigeria defeated Tanzania 3-1 in their AFCON 2027 qualifying match in Uyo on Friday.

Alhassan Yusuf had given Nigerian an early lead when he placed in Ademola Lookman’s pass in the 2nd minute but the goal was cancelled by Aphonce Msanga in the 32nd minute.

Eric Chelle made double second half changes, introducing forwards Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare.

The substitution proved effective as Tolu Arokodare restored the Super Eagles lead with a backheel finish in the 52nd minute.

The AFC Ajax striker scored his second of the match in the 60th minute when he brought down Moses Usor’s cross before putting the ball beyond the Tanzanian goalkeeper.

The Super Eagles held on to claim all three points, moving within one point of Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau had played a 1-1 draw against their hosts Madagascar on Thursday.

The Super Eagles now sit second with six points behind their Guinea-Bissau counterparts who are on seven points, ahead of the return leg against Tanzania on Tuesday in Zanzibar, Tanzania.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Emmanuel Afonne