Tanzania announces squad for Nigeria AFCON qualifiers

Tanzania has unveiled a 24-man squad in preparation for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Nigeria, with the first match set for November 13 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The return fixture will occur on November 17 in Dar es Salaam.

Coach Miguel Gamondi has primarily selected players from the Tanzania Premier League, with Yanga FC and Azam FC contributing five players each, the highest representation from any club. Additionally, Kagera Sugar and Singida Black Stars have one player each.

The squad also includes foreign-based players such as Novatus Miroshi from Goztepe in Turkey, Cyprian Kachewele from Kryvbas in Ukraine, and Bernard Kamongo from FC Dallas in the United States. Tanzania has had a challenging start in Group L, losing 2-0 to Guinea-Bissau and drawing 1-1 with Madagascar.

However, as co-hosts of the 2027 tournament, they are using the qualifiers to prepare for the continental event.