Customs CG Adewale Adeniyi praises Super Eagles win over Tanzania

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their 3-1 victory over Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.

In a congratulatory message, Adeniyi praised the Nigerian team for securing the important victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, describing the result as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s qualification hopes.

He noted that the win was particularly important following Nigeria’s setback against Guinea-Bissau during the previous international break, stressing that maximum points were necessary to keep the Super Eagles firmly in contention for a place at the continental tournament.

The NWF president urged the players to sustain their winning momentum and approach Tuesday’s return fixture with determination, emphasising that Nigeria could not afford to drop further points in the qualification race.

The Super Eagles made a bright start to Friday’s encounter, with midfielder Alhassan Yusuf opening the scoring in the second minute after calmly converting a pass from Ademola Lookman.

Tanzania responded in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Mabula Msanga to restore parity, sending both teams into the half-time break level at 1-1.

Nigeria regained the advantage seven minutes after the restart when substitute Tolu Arokodare produced a clever flicked finish from Wilfred Ndidi’s delivery in the 52nd minute.

Arokodare completed his brace eight minutes later, converting a cross from fellow substitute Moses Usor to seal a 3-1 victory for the hosts.

The result lifted Nigeria to six points from three matches, placing the Super Eagles second in Group L, one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points after a 1-1 draw against Madagascar.

With co-hosts Tanzania already assured of a place at the 2027 AFCON alongside Kenya and Uganda, only the highest-placed team among Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar will claim the group’s remaining qualification ticket.

The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to the return fixture against Tanzania, scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Nigeria will travel for the Matchday Four encounter against the Taifa Stars, aiming to build on Friday’s victory, consolidate their position in Group L and move closer to securing qualification for the 2027 AFCON.