Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be aiming to strengthen their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification hopes when they take on Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in a crucial Group L encounter in Uyo today, with OSRC TV set to broadcast the match LIVE.

The encounter, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, presents Nigeria with an opportunity to improve their position in the qualifying campaign and boost their chances of reaching the continental tournament.

Head coach Eric Chelle and his players will be seeking a positive result after a mixed start to their qualifying campaign.

The Super Eagles opened with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3-0 away defeat to Guinea-Bissau, leaving them with three points from two matches.

Tanzania, who are among the co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON alongside Kenya and Uganda, have already secured automatic qualification for the tournament.

Nigeria will therefore be looking to maximise their opportunity to collect points in the remaining group fixtures, with only one additional qualification spot available in Group L.

The encounter will also renew the rivalry between both countries, with Nigeria unbeaten in their previous eight meetings against Tanzania, recording five victories and three draws.

Their last meeting at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco ended in a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles.

Chelle’s men will hope to build on that record and secure maximum points ahead of the return fixture scheduled for November 17 in Tanzania.

The match is billed to kick off at 5pm.