Super Eagles Host Tanzania as Olympic Eagles Face DR Congo on Friday

Written by Rahmon Oluwo
Nigeria sports betting writer
Published 11 November 2026

Nigeria have two national teams in competitive action on Friday 13 November. The Super Eagles host Tanzania in Uyo, while the Olympic Eagles travel to face DR Congo in Lubumbashi.

The Super Eagles take on Tanzania in a Group L matchday 3 qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Kick-off is 5pm Nigerian time, with live coverage on SuperSport.

Where Nigeria stand in Group L

Nigeria sit second in the group with 3 points after beating Madagascar 2-1 and losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau lead with 6 points. Tanzania are third with 1 point, but they have already qualified as co-hosts of the tournament. That leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar fighting for the one remaining spot.

All 24 invited players are in camp, including Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon. Victor Osimhen is out injured. The return leg is on Tuesday 17 November in Zanzibar.

Olympic Eagles open in Lubumbashi

Earlier in the day, the Olympic Eagles open their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi. Kick-off is 3pm local time, which is 2pm in Nigeria. The two-legged tie decides who reaches the final qualifying round for the 2027 tournament in Egypt, which also doubles as qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Head coach Eric Chelle will stay with the Super Eagles, so assistants Deniran Ortega and Bright Ozebagbe are expected to lead the 23-man Olympic Eagles squad. The return leg is also on 17 November, at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. Nigeria missed the last two Olympic men’s football tournaments.

A new look for the Uyo stadium

Back in Uyo, the stadium has a fresh look. For the first time in its 12-year history, it now has digital LED advertising boards around the pitch, installed just in time for the Tanzania game. The upgrade follows calls from fans and football stakeholders for the venue to match modern international standards.