Softfootball gathers, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially released their starting eleven for today’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group C encounter against Tanzania. The match will kick off at 5:30 pm British time on Tuesday, December 2025.
The lineup was announced via the Super Eagles’ official X handle ahead of Nigeria’s first game of the tournament at the Fez Stadium in Morocco.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs Tanzania:
23 – Stanley Nwabali
2 – Bright Osayi-Samuel
3 – Zaidu Sanusi
4 – Wilfred Ndidi
6 – Sam Ajayi
7 – Ademola Lookman
9 – Victor Osimhen
11 – Samuel Chukwueze
17 – Alex Iwobi
21 – Calvin Bassey
22 – Akor Adams
Tochukwu Nnadi, who earlier expressed surprise and excitement after being named in Nigeria’s final AFCON squad, starts the match on the bench. He is joined by several other notable players among the substitutes.
Substitutes:
Igoh Ogbu, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Cyriel Dessers, Bruno Onyemaechi, Moses Simon, Amas Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Paul Onuachu, Chidozie Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and Ryan Alebiosu.
The Super Eagles will be hoping to begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on a strong note as they face Tanzania in this Group C opener.
