Miguel Ángel Gamondi, head coach of Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, said his team will not be intimidated by Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter in Uyo on Friday.
Gamondi acknowledged the quality, experience and attacking strength of the Nigerian squad but said Tanzania would approach the match with confidence and a strong determination to compete.
He said his team would need to be realistic and work harder to contain the Super Eagles but would not approach the encounter with fear or adopt an entirely defensive strategy.
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“Our mentality is not to play defensive football; we will also attack Nigeria.
“We cannot afford to make mistakes in a match like this because we will be punished for any error,” he said.
Gamondi said Tanzania had demonstrated tactical discipline during the AFCON campaign and would give their best against Nigeria.
Although Tanzania have already qualified for the tournament, he said securing a victory against Nigeria would be a significant achievement for his team.
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