Kick-off: December 23, 2025, at 19:30.

In the opening round of the Africa Cup of Nations, the match Nigeria — Tanzania will take place at Fez Stadium. In seven head-to-head meetings, the nominal hosts have never lost to Tanzania, recording five victories. Despite this clear historical advantage, the current form of both national teams makes fans uneasy. Given the group composition, a win in the opening round will be a necessary guarantee of confidence for the favorite.

Nigeria, which claimed silver at the previous continental championship, comes into the new edition in a mixed state. It failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling short in the playoff matches, a result that dealt a serious blow to the team’s ambitions. Under the guidance of Eric Chelle, the star-studded attack featuring Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi will look to redeem itself in front of the fans. Nigeria is counting on its attacking potential to put an end to a run of inconsistent results and to make a strong statement from the very first match.

Watch the Nigeria — Tanzania match online on MEGOGO on 23.12.2025. Tanzania enters the competition without the burden of inflated expectations, which could become its main advantage. The national team has previously participated in the tournament's final stages four times but has never advanced past the group stage. The side coached by Miguel Gamondi is currently going through a difficult period: its winless run has dragged on, and recent matches have ended in defeats. Nevertheless, the visitors are known for their ability to impose a tight, physical battle, and the lack of pressure from the media will allow it to play with greater freedom. For Tanzania, a draw or a victory against such a high-profile opponent would be a true footballing feat. Watch the live broadcast of the Nigeria — Tanzania match online on MEGOGO on 23.12.2025.