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AFCON 2027: Lookman’s Injury Blow Leaves Eagles Without Key Attacker for Tanzania Clash

Posted : 15 November 2026

Nigeria’s quest for another positive result against Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers has suffered a setback, with forward Ademola Lookman ruled out through injury.

The Super Eagles attacker sustained a knee ligament sprain during Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in Friday’s Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Promise Efoghe, Super Eagles Media Officer, confirmed the development in Abuja, following the results of a medical scan.

“Scan has revealed Ademola Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during yesterday’s match.

“This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday,” Efoghe said.

Lookman’s absence represents a significant loss for the Nigerian side ahead of the return fixture, given his attacking contributions and ability to create scoring opportunities.

The Atletico Madrid forward has been an important component of Nigeria’s attacking setup, offering pace, creativity and a goal-scoring threat in the final third.

His injury comes at a crucial stage of the qualifying campaign, with the Super Eagles seeking to build on Friday’s victory and strengthen their position in the group.

The result took Nigeria’s points tally to six, boosting their hopes of securing a place at the 2027 continental championship.

The Super Eagles will travel to Zanzibar for Tuesday’s Matchday Four encounter against the Taifa Stars, hoping to maintain their winning momentum despite the absence of one of their key attacking players.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have already secured automatic qualification as co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON finals, leaving the remaining places to be contested by other participating nations.

The 2027 edition will be jointly hosted by the three East African countries.

Lookman's absence will therefore present an additional challenge for Nigeria as they prepare for the return fixture against Tanzania. Despite the injury setback, the Super Eagles will aim to build on their first-leg victory and maintain their momentum in the qualifying campaign.

 

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