France, Dec. 24 -- Semi Ajayi gave the 2023 Cup of Nations runners-up the lead after 18 minutes.

He rose the highest to power a header from Alex Iwobi's cross from the right wing past the Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Masudi.

The lead was no more than Eric Chelle's side deserved after dominating the opening exchanges.

Before the breakthrough, an Akor Adams header thumped the crossbar and Victor Osimhen uncharacteristically lashed two shots wildly off target.

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But within five minutes of the restart, Tanzania were level.

Novatus Miroshi laid on a pass for Charles M'Mombwa who slotted the ball past the Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

Parity, though, was fleeti...