Lookman the difference as Nigeria beats Tanzania
Ademola Lookman struck the winning goal as Nigeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania.
Nigeria did not have it all its own way in Fes, with Charles M'Mombwa briefly getting Tanzania level in the second half, but it picked up a valuable three points ahead of Sunday's huge tussle with Tunisia, its foremost rival in Group C.
The Super Eagles dominated the first half, with Akor Adams striking the woodwork before Victor Osimhen rounded goalkeeper Zuberi Foba but saw his angled attempt cleared off the line.
However, they went ahead from the second phase from the resulting corner, as Semi Ajayi planted Alex Iwobi's hanging cross into the net with 36 minutes gone.
After Osimhen's flicked finish was disallowed for offside, Tanzania stunned the sizeable contingent of Nigeria fans in attendance when Novatus Miroshi's chipped pass was side-footed home by M'Mombwa in the 50th minute.
But just 108 seconds after M'Mombwa's finish nestled in the far corner, Lookman restored Nigeria's advantage by blasting home left-footed after being fed by Iwobi.
Tanzania had a couple of big chances to equalise again but could not capitalise, with Calvin Bassey getting a vital touch on Mohamed Hussein's inviting delivery across the face of goal, before Ibrahim Hamad fired into the side netting.
