Tanzania Withdraws Two Players, Calls Up Nado for Nigeria Clash

Tanzania has announced the withdrawal of players Clement Mzize and Dickson Job from their squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria due to fresh injury setbacks. The Tanzania Football Federation Director of Media and Communications, Clifford Ndimbo, confirmed that both players will remain in Tanzania for further medical assessments and treatment at Young Africans.

Mzize and Job had recently returned to competitive action after lengthy injury layoffs, but their latest injuries have ruled them out of the crucial matches. Head coach Miguel Gamondi has called up Iddi Seleman Nado from Azam FC as a replacement.

Nado, a 31-year-old winger, has scored once in 11 appearances for the Taifa Stars and will join the Tanzanian delegation traveling to Uyo. Tanzania currently has one point from their opening two qualifying matches and is under pressure to improve their standing.

The first match against Nigeria is set for November 13 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, followed by the return fixture on November 17 at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar.