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Nigeria vs Tanzania Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 23, 2025 9:30 AM ET

This Tuesday, Dec. 23, continues the first matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations, and Nigeria makes its debut in the tournament by facing Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fez.

Both teams share space in Group C with Tunisia and Uganda.

Nigeria is coming off a successful final preparation match, having defeated Benin 2-1 on Oct. 14. Before that, they lost to DR Congo on penalties in World Cup qualifying playoffs on Nov. 19.

Tanzania, for its part, does not arrive at the tournament in high spirits, as it has not won a match since Nov. 19, when it defeated Guinea 1-0 to secure AFCON qualification.

Their recent matches include a 0-0 draw against DR Congo on Jan. 24, 2024, and a 2-1 loss to Botswana on Nov. 15, 2024.

Currently, Nigeria occupies a top-20 place in the FIFA ranking, while Tanzania occupies a position outside the top 120, so it is clear that the first-mentioned team is the favorite.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Nigeria's forward #18 Ademola Lookman controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between the Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024.Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images

Where to Watch Nigeria vs Tanzania

The Nigeria vs Tanzania match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through beIN SPORTS.

In Canada, it will also be available through fuboTV, while in the UK, it will be available on Channel 4.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
United Kingdom	Channel 4, 4seven
Canada	beIN SPORTS en Espanol, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada