Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face a Tanzania squad drawn from domestic and overseas clubs after coach Miguel Gamondi selected 24 players for their November Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header, Bold sports reports.
The first meeting is scheduled for November 13 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before Tanzania host the return encounter on November 17.
Tanzania Football Federation media and information manager Clifford Ndimbo confirmed that players will report to camp on November 8, according to The Citizen. The team is also scheduled to travel to Nigeria that day.
Azam and Young Africans provide five players each, giving the two clubs a substantial presence in Gamondi’s selection.
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Goalkeeper Aishi Manula, Himid Mao and Feisal Salum are among the Azam contingent, while Clement Mzize, Bakari Mwamnyeto and Dickson Job feature among the Young Africans players.
The overseas selections include Göztepe’s Novatus Miroshi, Haji Mnoga of Patro Eisden and FC Dallas player Bernard Kamongo.
Nigeria approach the fixtures seeking a stronger response after their 3–0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau.
Tanzania have also endured a difficult opening to the group, losing 2–0 to Guinea-Bissau before drawing 1–1 with Madagascar.
The two meetings therefore offer the Super Eagles an opportunity to strengthen their qualifying campaign, while Gamondi’s side will test their preparations against Nigeria over home and away fixtures.
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