Tanzania Football Federation, TFF, official Almasi Kasongo has insisted that the Taifa Stars are not intimidated by Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash.
Tanzania, under the guidance of Miguel Gamondi, will take on Nigeria in a Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
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.
Nigeria also secured a 2-1 victory over the Taifa Stars when both sides met in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON.
However, Kasongo believes Tanzania are capable of giving the Nigerian side a tough challenge despite recognising the quality and experience in the Super Eagles’ squad.
Speaking to reporters after the Taifa Stars arrived in Uyo on Monday, he maintained that his team are fully prepared for the encounter.
“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.
The highly anticipated fixture is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm Nigerian time on Friday.