Semi Ajayi has been named by CAF as the official Man of the Match after the Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 to set the pace in Group C of the 2025 AFCON.
The experienced Hull City central defender rose high in the 36th minute to nod home a fine delivery by Alex Iwobi and inspire an opening day victory for three-time champions Nigeria in Fes, Morocco.
This was only his second goal for the Super Eagles.
He was solid in the heart of the back four playing alongside Calvin Bassey.













