Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles revived their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Friday, defeating Tanzania 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

A second-half brace from substitute Tolu Arokodare helped Eric Chelle's men secure all three points after Alhassan Yusuf had opened the scoring in the first half.

Yusuf put Nigeria ahead with an effort assisted by Ademola Lookman, who was forced off through injury in the closing minutes of the first half and replaced by Moses Simon.

Despite creating few chances, the Taifa Stars equalised in the 32nd minute with their first shot on target. Alphonce Msanga scored for the visitors.

The Super Eagles went into the break tied with the Taifa Stars but m...