Kasongo added that Tanzania are fully prepared for the encounter billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Director of National Teams, Almasi Kasongo, has dismissed the notion that the Taifa Stars are intimidated by Nigeria’s Super Eagles pedigree ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tie.
He made the comments on Tuesday, 10 November, upon his team’s arrival in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, for their training sessions.
Tanzania, under the guidance of Miguel Gamondi, will take on Nigeria in a Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday.
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The Super Eagles are widely regarded as favourites, having won seven of their 11 previous meetings with Tanzania, while the other four ended in draws.
In addition, Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over the East Africans when both sides met in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON.
However, speaking to reporters after the Taifa Stars arrived in Uyo, Kasongo maintained that his team does not fear their more illustrious opponents.
He added that the Tanzanian team are fully prepared for the highly anticipated fixture scheduled to kick off at 5 pm Nigerian time.
Kasongo said: “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.”
