AFCON 2025 delivered drama, goals, rain, and premium Nigerian banter.
While the Super Eagles were busy grinding out a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, one Tanzanian fan unknowingly signed up for a lifetime of online roasting after trying to toast a Nigerian woman inside the stadium.
Yes, while Nigeria was chasing goals on the pitch, this brother was chasing vibes in the stands, and Nigerians noticed immediately.
Nigeria kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaign with a nervy but deserved victory over Tanzania in wet conditions.
The Super Eagles dominated the first half and were rewarded in the 36th minute when Semi Ajayi rose highest to nod home Alex Iwobi’s inviting cross, BBC reports.
Nigeria nearly doubled their lead before halftime, but Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Foba was not having it.
Tanzania later shocked Nigeria early in the second half when Charles M’Mombwa equalised, briefly silencing Nigerian fans.
That silence didn’t last long. Just two minutes later, Ademola Lookman reminded everyone why he’s that guy, unleashing a beautiful strike to restore Nigeria’s lead and secure all three points for Eric Chelle’s side, beIN Sports reports.
But while football fans were celebrating the win, social media had already shifted focus to the real “battle” happening off the pitch.
Somewhere in the stands, a Tanzanian supporter decided AFCON was also a matchmaking event.
A viral photo captured the exact moment he attempted to toast a Nigerian woman rocking a dark-green Super Eagles jersey.
The image shows the man leaning in, clearly trying to collect the lady’s number or at least spark a conversation.
Unfortunately for him, Nigerians on social media spotted the scene almost instantly, and what followed was inevitable.
Within minutes, the photo was everywhere. Twitter (formerly, X) lit up, and the Tanzanian fan unknowingly became the main character of the night.
As expected, Nigerians wasted zero time before unleashing premium cruise and savage humour.
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Tanzania was seen trying to win off field , since they lost on the pitch…
You can't lose online and offline pic.twitter.com/T7SaMRDKqP
— Dr Penking™ (@drpenking) December 24, 2025
