"Kick-off on Tuesday is at 17:30 GMT (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT). In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4's 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster. Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4's website and app and the beIN Sports app."
"The Super Eagles are also paired with Tunisia and Uganda, two tough opponents. Therefore, it is essential for them to get off to a winning start if they want a chance of competing for a fourth AFCON crown. Get all the team news for the match here. NIGERIA TEAM NEWS Wilfried Ndidi captains the Super Eagles, while there are also places for Premier League Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi Nigeria starting XI: Nwabali, Bassey, Ajayi, Sanusi, Samuel, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Iwobi, Adams, Lookman, Osimhen"
"Nigeria are appearing at their 21st AFCON finals and were winners in 1980, 1994 and 2013, as well as being runners-up in 1984, 1988, 1990, 2000 and 2023 They have finished in the top three in 13 of their last 15 AFCON appearances and been eliminated in the group stage twice overall (1963, 1982) In tournaments hosted in North Africa, Nigeria have finished inside the top three in five of their six appearances"
Nigeria meet Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations opener with Wilfried Ndidi named captain and Victor Osimhen leading the attack. The Super Eagles also include Premier League defender Calvin Bassey and attacker Alex Iwobi in the starting XI. Nigeria are paired with Tunisia and Uganda and require a winning start to preserve hopes of a fourth AFCON crown. Tanzania intend to match Nigeria in shape and intensity and start experienced names including Samatta and Msuva. Kick-off is at 17:30 GMT (12:30 ET) with live coverage on Channel 4 in the UK and beIN Sports in the USA, and online streams via Channel 4 and beIN apps. Nigeria make their 21st AFCON appearance with three previous titles.
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