Tanzania’s national team, the Taifa Stars, are bracing for a tough encounter with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) official Almasi Kasongo.
The match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, with kickoff set for 5 pm Nigerian time. Tanzania, coached by Miguel Gamondi, will travel to the Nigerian capital to face a side widely regarded as the tournament favourites.
Historically, Nigeria has dominated the fixture, winning seven of the 11 previous meetings with Tanzania, while four have ended in draws. The Super Eagles also beat the Taifa Stars 2–1 in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON.
“We are not scared. Football is a game of 90 minutes. We know the quality of Nigeria's players and their pedigree. We are well prepared,”
Kasongo, speaking after the Taifa Stars’ arrival in Uyo on Monday, stressed that his side is fully ready to give the Nigerian side a hard fight. The fixture is expected to draw keen interest from fans across both nations.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
