The Super Eagles kicked off their latest AFCON campaign with a nervy win on Tuesday evening. Nigeria arrive at the Africa Cup of Nations hoping to bounce back from their World Cup heartbreak, having lost on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF play-off final last month.
Wilfred Ndidi now has the armband as Nigeria go to Morocco seeking a fourth AFCON title and first since 2013, having been bested in the final by hosts Ivory Coast in the last edition. With Victor Osimhen leading an attacking side, they are once again among the favourites for glory, though had a battle with Tanzania to open Group C in rainy Fez as Ademola Lookman notched what proved to be the winning goal shortly after Semi Ajayi’s opener had been cancelled out by Charles M'Mombwa and Osimhen saw an effort ruled out for offside.