Okumagba Urges Nigerians to Support Super Eagles Ahead of Tanzania Double-Header

Posted : 12 November 2026

Chairman of the Unified Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Vincent Okumagba, has urged Nigerians to throw their support behind the Super Eagles as they prepare for two important 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Tanzania.

The call comes as Nigeria intensify preparations for their Matchday Three and Four encounters against the Taifa Stars. The Super Eagles opened camp in Uyo on Sunday, November 8, before holding their first training session on Tuesday afternoon.

Speaking to The Guardian, Okumagba stressed that the national team needs strong encouragement from supporters to secure maximum points from the two fixtures. He believes anything short of victories in both matches would be disappointing for the three-time African champions.

"Apart from targeting an outright win in Uyo, we need to go and secure victory away, and all these can only be possible with the support of Nigerians," Okumagba said.

The first encounter will take place on Friday, November 13, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria will then travel to Tanzania for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.

Head coach Éric Chelle and his technical crew are expected to use the remaining training sessions to assess the available players, improve tactical coordination and finalise their approach ahead of the opening encounter.

The double-header represents a significant test for Nigeria, who need positive results to strengthen their position in Group L and improve their chances of reaching the 2027 AFCON.

The Super Eagles currently have three points from their opening two qualifying matches. They began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo before suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau.

That defeat left Nigeria three points behind group leaders Guinea-Bissau, increasing the importance of the upcoming fixtures. Tanzania, meanwhile, have one point from their opening two matches.

Although Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, their results will still influence the battle for the remaining qualification place in Group L.

Nigeria will therefore be under pressure to collect maximum points from the double-header while keeping an eye on Guinea-Bissau's results against Madagascar.

Okumagba's appeal also highlights the importance of supporters in creating a positive atmosphere around the national team. With qualification pressure increasing, the Super Eagles will need both strong performances on the pitch and encouragement from Nigerians as they pursue another appearance at Africa's biggest football tournament.

Okumagba Urges Nigerians to Support Super Eagles Ahead of Tanzania Double-Header

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