Nigeria Vs Tanzania: Super Eagles Chase Historic 59th AFCON Win In 105 Games
As Nigeria aim to preserve perfect record over Taifa Stars
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be gunning for their 59th victory in Africa Cup of Nations history when they face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Fes on Tuesday.
The clash marks only the second time the two nations have met at the finals, 45 years after Nigeria’s 3–1 triumph in their opening group game of the 1980 tournament in Lagos, a campaign that ended with the Eagles lifting their first continental title.
A win in Morocco would not only preserve Nigeria’s flawless AFCON record against Tanzania but also cement their place as one of the competition’s most dominant forces.
The Eagles currently stand second only to record winners Egypt, who have amassed 60 victories in 111 matches and could extend that tally to 61 in 112 games if they overcome Zimbabwe in their opening fixture on Monday night.
In terms of efficiency, Nigeria lead the way among nations with at least 100 AFCON appearances.
They boast the best ratio of goals to matches played, have drawn the fewest games, 23, the same as Ghana who have played more matches, and have also suffered the fewest defeats, just 23, across their 104 outings.
With such consistency, the Eagles enter this year’s tournament not only chasing another title but also reinforcing their reputation as Africa’s most reliable performers on the big stage.
