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Afcon 2025: Super Eagles fly high in Fez

Afcon 2025: Super Eagles fly high in Fez

Can Nigeria go all the way in Morocco after an impressive opening win against Tanzania?

World Football · BBC World Service

December 23, 202515m 0s

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Show Notes

Lee James is joined by John Bennett, former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana and former South Africa captain Dean Furman to reflect on Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening Group C match in Fez.

The panel also discuss whether talisman Victor Osimhen's histrionics overshadowed Nigeria's win and which of the big teams have impressed so far in the tournament.

Timecodes:

00:44 - Initial reflections on Nigeria's 2-1 win over Tanzania 04:51 - Thoughts on Victor Osimhen's performance 07:55 - Can Nigeria go all the way based on win over Tanzania? 10:18 - Encouraging performance from Tanzania 10:50 - Which big teams have impressed so far at the Afcon? 13:17 - South Africa v Egypt preview