Bring On Cameroon, Says National U-23 Team Coach Kihwelu

The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)

Majuto Omary

4 April 2011

The National Under-23 soccer team coach, Jamhuri “Julio” Kihwelu says nothing will stop his team from making it into the next stage of the 2012 Olympic qualifiers.

His statement comes at a time when his team is shaping up for a return leg match of the Olympic Games against Cameroon.The West Africans are expected in the country today for the match set for Saturday at the National Stadium.In an interview with The Citizen yesterday, Kihwelo said his players have what it takes to notch up the victory they need to eliminate Cameroon on Saturday.

“I’ve addressed all the weaknesses I noted during our first leg in Yaoundé. I am sure my team will emulate their brothers (Taifa Stars) and give Tanzanians something to smile about in Saturday’s qualifier,” he said. Kihwelu’s lads, who went down 2-1 in the first leg game, need a win of at least one clear goal to put their 2012 London games campaign back on track.

A week ago, the national senior soccer team, Taifa Stars, revived their African Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 home win over Central African Republic at the same venue. Kihwelo said there were no injuries to worry about at their camp.

“My players are in high spirits, looking forward to booking a place in the next stage of the Olympic Games at the expense of Cameroon,” the outspoken coach said confidently, adding:

“Take it from me, we’ll register the win we need to sail through, we’re well prepared for the match.”

He called on Tanzanians to turn up at the 60-seater venue in large numbers on Saturday to cheer on the home team.

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