AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Arrive in Uyo Ahead of Super Eagles Clash

According to a report by Daily Post on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Tanzania’s national team, the Taifa Stars, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Tanzanian delegation arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport on Tuesday morning before completing immigration formalities and travelling to their hotel.

Head coach Miguel Gamondi and his players are expected to use their time in Akwa Ibom State to prepare for the important encounter, with a training session scheduled for the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium later on Tuesday.

Tanzania’s early arrival is intended to give the technical crew sufficient time to organise the squad and familiarise the players with their surroundings before facing the Super Eagles.

The two countries will meet on Friday, November 13, in the third round of the Group L qualifying campaign, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.

The encounter will be followed by another meeting between both sides on Tuesday, November 17, when Nigeria travel to Tanzania for the return fixture in Zanzibar.

Although Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as one of the tournament’s co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, Gamondi’s team will be using the remaining qualifying matches to prepare for the continental competition.

The Taifa Stars have struggled to produce convincing results in Group L, having suffered a 2-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau before recording a 1-1 draw with Madagascar in their opening two matches.

Nigeria, meanwhile, will approach the double-header knowing that positive results are essential to their chances of securing the group’s remaining qualification ticket.

The Super Eagles began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau.

The result left Eric Chelle’s team with three points from their opening two matches, while Guinea-Bissau moved to the top of the group with six points.

Chelle has already announced a 24-man squad for the two encounters, with captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi among the players selected.

Victor Osimhen is unavailable for the fixtures because of injury, having also missed Nigeria’s previous two qualifying matches.

With Tanzania already guaranteed a place at the tournament, the Super Eagles will be particularly determined to collect maximum points from the two meetings and strengthen their position in the race for the remaining Group L qualification spot.

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