Tanzania's AFCON hopes dim as two players ruled out

Tanzania's national football team has suffered a significant setback ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria. Key players Clement Mzize and Dickson Job have been ruled out due to injuries and will remain with their club, Young Africans, for treatment.

The Tanzania Football Federation's Director of Media and Communications, Clifford Ndimbo, confirmed this decision. Both players had recently returned to action, making their injuries a considerable blow to the team's preparations.

Head coach Miguel Gamondi will now have 22 players available for the matches against Nigeria. The first match is scheduled for Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while the return fixture will take place at the Amaan Stadium in Tanzania on November 17.

These matches are crucial for both teams as they seek to secure points in their qualification campaigns for the 2027 AFCON tournament.