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Nigeria Takes Early Lead in AFCON 2025 Group C Opener Against Tanzania

Nigeria Takes Early Lead in AFCON 2025 Group C Opener Against Tanzania

Nigeria leads Tanzania 2-1 at halftime in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener. Lookman restored Nigeria's lead after being booked for a foul on Miroshi in the 52nd minute.

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Nigeria is leading Tanzania 2-1 at halftime in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener, despite being booked for a foul on Miroshi and making substitutions that saw Chukwueze and Adams come off the field. Lookman restored Nigeria's lead after coming from behind to score the equalizing goal in the 52nd minute. The match is currently tied at 1-1, but Nigeria remains ahead 2-1 as of the 59th minute.

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