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Football: Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 and move closer to AFCON 2027

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Football: Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 and move closer to AFCON 2027Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0

In Nigeria, the Super Eagles beat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo, with a brace from Tolu Arokodare, moving closer to qualification for AFCON 2027. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered security forces to crack down on political violence ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to Punch.

Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo, thanks in particular to a brace from Tolu Arokodare, strengthening their chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027, reports Punch.

The Super Eagles had joined their Uyo camp on 10 November, with ten players already present before the match against Tanzania. The victory came after preparations for the match as part of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, according to Punch. It followed the players’ arrival at the Uyo camp on 10 November, announced in Super Eagles arrive at Uyo camp.

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