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Football: Gamondi says Tanzania will not fear Nigeria in qualifiers

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Miguel Ángel Gamondi, Tanzania’s coach, says his team will play Nigeria without adopting a defensive approach in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Tanzania have already qualified and are targeting a win in Uyo on Friday, according to Business Day Nigeria.

Miguel Ángel Gamondi, Tanzania’s coach, says the Taifa Stars will not approach their match against Nigeria in Uyo on Friday in fear, in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. He acknowledges the quality, experience and attacking strength of the Super Eagles, while saying his team will seek to attack and compete, according to Business Day Nigeria.

Gamondi believes Tanzania will have to remain realistic and work harder to contain Nigeria, as the slightest mistake could be punished. He recalled that the Taifa Stars had shown tactical discipline during their qualifying campaign and said a win against Nigeria would be an important achievement for his team, according to Business Day Nigeria.

Tanzania have already qualified for the 2027 AFCON. The match against Nigeria will be played on Friday in Uyo as part of the qualifiers for the continental competition, reports Business Day Nigeria.

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