Nigeria’s Super Eagles eased the pressure following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

The Super Eagles took an early lead through Alhassan Yusuf, who converted a pass from Ademola Lookman just two minutes into the encounter.

Nigeria dominated possession in the opening stages, putting Tanzania under sustained pressure and creating several opportunities to extend their advantage.

However, Tanzania drew level in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, who capitalised on an opportunity to restore parity against the run of play.

Both teams went into the break with the score at 1-1 after Nigeria’s early dominance failed to produce a sustained advantage.

The Super Eagles returned for the second half with renewed attacking intent, prompting coach Éric Chelle to introduce Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare for Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi.

The substitutions quickly paid off as Arokodare restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute, finishing with a backheel after connecting with a cross from captain Wilfred Ndidi.

The striker completed his brace eight minutes later, firing a low shot into the net following another cross, this time from Usor, to extend Nigeria’s advantage to 3-1.

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi subsequently made changes in an attempt to revive his side’s chances, introducing Charles M’Mombwa before making further substitutions.

However, the Tanzanians struggled to find a response as Nigeria maintained its advantage.

Nigeria now sit second in Group L with six points, one point behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have seven points.