Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half as Super Eagles defeated Tanzania 3-1 on Friday in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Alhassan Yusuf gave the hosts an early lead in the second minute, finishing a move involving Ademola Lookman. Tanzania equalised in the 32nd minute through Alphonce Msanga, who converted an assist from N. Miroshi.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle introduced Arokodare and Moses Usor at half-time. Arokodare restored the lead in the 52nd minute from a pass by captain Wilfred Ndidi and added a second in the 60th minute after a move started by Usor.
The victory lifted Nigeria to six points in Group L, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau on seven. Madagascar have two points and Tanzania one. Tanzania have already secured a place at the 2027 finals as co-hosts with Kenya and Uganda.
Nigeria, missing injured striker Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, controlled 65 percent of possession and managed seven shots on target from 13 attempts. Tanzania recorded two shots on target from eight.
The Super Eagles face Tanzania again on Tuesday in Zanzibar.
