Africa Cup of Nations

Victor Osimhen’s absence opens the door for Tolu Arokodare to lead Nigeria’s attack against Tanzania

Kora W Goal editorial team12 November 2026 at 19:321 Minute

Image accompanying the source article: Nigeria v Tanzania: Osimhen’s absence opens the door for Arokodare

Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is expected to lead Nigeria’s attack against Tanzania on Friday in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, taking advantage of Victor Osimhen’s absence as he recovers from knee surgery he underwent last week.

Sources within the national team camp say Arokodare is in line to start ahead of Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi and play alongside Akor Adams in a two-man attack. Nigeria are seeking to beat Tanzania, known by the nickname “Taifa Stars”.

Arokodare is enjoying an impressive season with Ajax, where he is on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, having scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 17 matches across all competitions. This form strengthens his chances of starting the match in Osimhen’s absence.