The Taifa Stars of Tanzania have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The Tanzanian delegation, comprising players and team officials, landed at the Victor Attah International Airport on Tuesday morning before proceeding to their hotel after completing immigration formalities.
The team, led by head coach Miguel Gamondi, is expected to begin preparations for Friday’s encounter with a training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium later on Tuesday.
The match, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, will be the third fixture in Group L of the qualifying campaign. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.
Nigeria will be looking to secure maximum points after experiencing mixed fortunes in their opening two qualifying matches.
The Super Eagles began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo before suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau away from home.
The results have left Nigeria second in Group L with three points, behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have six points.
Tanzania and Madagascar occupy the remaining positions with one point each.
Although Tanzania have already secured qualification for the 2027 tournament as one of the co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, Nigeria must finish as the highest-ranked non-host nation in the group to secure a ticket to the competition.
Following Friday’s encounter, both countries will meet again in the reverse fixture on Tuesday, November 17, as the qualifying campaign continues.
The 2027 AFCON finals will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
