Nigeria face Tanzania in Fez as Chelle blocks noise

Nigeria open their AFCON 2025 Group C campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, with coach Eric Chelle urging the Super Eagles to shut out distractions and start fast.

Nigeria arrive as 2023 runners-up and with a perfect record against Tanzania in past meetings, but Chelle warned the spotlight cannot become baggage after their recent World Cup setback. “We prefer to stay focused at all times… we need to focus on ourselves and take out outside noise,” he said, adding: “We are here to win this first game… we are here to be ambitious.” Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi believes his side can compete, saying: “We know the challenge ahead of us, but we believe in our preparation and in the spirit of this team.” Fans in India can stream the match on FanCode, with multiple broadcasters carrying coverage across Africa and other regions.