Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON 2025 Live Updates: Match Preview, Predictions, Streaming, and Real-Time Info
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues in Morocco with an exciting Group C clash as three-time champions Nigeria (Super Eagles) face Tanzania (Taifa Stars) on December 23, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fez.
Kick-off: 23:00
Fans worldwide are actively searching for Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON 2025 live updates, Nigeria Tanzania live score, and AFCON 2025 Nigeria vs Tanzania highlights, as the Super Eagles aim for a strong start in their quest for a fourth continental crown.
Match Preview
After finishing runners-up in AFCON 2023, Nigeria enter this tournament as heavy favorites. The Super Eagles are motivated to bounce back after the disappointment of missing out on World Cup 2026 qualification.
Meanwhile, Tanzania, co-hosts of AFCON 2027, arrive in Morocco eager to make history by claiming their first-ever AFCON victory. Their mix of domestic talent and European-based stars adds intrigue to this matchup.
Match Details and How to Watch Live
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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🏟️ Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fez, MoroccoSet featured image
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⏰ Kick-off: 20:00
📺 Broadcast:
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beIN Sports (International / US)
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SuperSport (Africa)
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CAF TV / YouTube (Selected regions)
💻 Live Streaming:
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FuboTV
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beIN Connect
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Official CAF channels
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Flashscore / Sofascore for real-time updates
Team News and Predicted Lineups
🇳🇬 Nigeria (Super Eagles)
Coach: Éric Chelle
The Super Eagles boast an all-star squad led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. However, injuries to Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Victor Boniface slightly weaken their attacking depth.
Predicted Nigeria Lineup (4-4-2):
Stanley Nwabili; Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi; Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi (C), Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman; Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams.
🇹🇿 Tanzania (Taifa Stars)
Coach: Miguel Gamondi (interim)
Tanzania, appearing at AFCON with optimism and balance, report no major injuries. They’ll rely on experience and tactical discipline to frustrate Nigeria.
Predicted Tanzania Lineup (4-4-2):
Yakoub Suleiman; Mohamed Husseini, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job, Pascal Msindo; Feisal Salum, Novatus Miroshi, Khalid Habibu, Abdul Suleiman; Selemani Mwalimu, Kelvin John.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
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All-Time Record: Nigeria dominate, winning all previous encounters.
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AFCON Meetings: Nigeria 3–1 Tanzania (1980)
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Recent Form: Tanzania have failed to score in their last three matches against Nigeria.
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Nigeria: 3 AFCON titles (1980, 1994, 2013); runners-up in 2023.
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Tanzania: Yet to win a match in 9 AFCON finals appearances.
Fun Fact: Victor Osimhen has scored in five consecutive competitive games for Nigeria.
Predictions
Experts predict a comfortable win for Nigeria, with possible scorelines of 2-0 or 3-1.
Key Battle: Victor Osimhen’s finishing vs. Dickson Job’s defending.
Player to Watch: Ademola Lookman — expected to be Nigeria’s creative spark.
Expect Nigeria to dominate possession, while Tanzania will look to exploit counterattacks and set pieces. ODDS HERE
Why This Match Matters in Group C
Group C is shaping up as one of the toughest at AFCON 2025, featuring:
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Nigeria 🇳🇬
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Tunisia 🇹🇳
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Uganda 🇺🇬
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Tanzania 🇹🇿
A victory would position Nigeria as early group leaders, especially with Tunisia also kicking off the same day. For Tanzania, even a draw could boost confidence and keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Post-match highlights and analysis
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AFCON 2025 Group C table and results
