Tanzania have declared that they are not afraid of facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles despite the Nigerian team’s impressive record in previous meetings between both countries.
An official of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Almasi Kasongo, said the Taifa Stars were fully prepared to challenge the Super Eagles in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
The two countries will meet in a Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday.
Although Nigeria are widely regarded as favourites, Kasongo insisted that Tanzania would not be intimidated by the quality and experience of the Super Eagles players.
Speaking to journalists after the Taifa Stars arrived in Uyo on Monday, he said his team understood the challenge ahead but were ready for the contest.
“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 said.
Nigeria have recorded seven victories in 11 previous meetings with Tanzania, while the remaining four matches ended in draws.
The Super Eagles also defeated the Taifa Stars 2-1 when both teams met in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON.
However, Tanzania, under head coach Miguel Gamondi, will be hoping to change that record when they face Nigeria on Friday.
Naija News understands that the match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 pm Nigerian time.
