22 Tanzanian Players, Officials Arrive Uyo For Super Eagles AFCON Qualifier

The first batch of 22 players and officials of Tanzania’s national team, the Taifa Stars, arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

The delegation touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport at about 8.10am, with the second batch expected to arrive on Wednesday, according to an official of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association.

The official said the visiting delegation was received and transported to its hotel, where members checked in, had breakfast and rested ahead of their scheduled training session.

“The first batch of the Tanzanian delegation safely touched down at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, ahead of this Friday’s Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

“The delegation was subsequently transported safely to its hotel, where members checked in, had breakfast and are currently resting ahead of this evening’s training session,” the official said.

He added that the full Tanzanian contingent would comprise 24 players and 17 officials when the remaining members arrive.

The visitors are being accommodated in an undisclosed hotel in Uyo to minimise distractions ahead of the crucial encounter.

The Taifa Stars are expected to begin preparations for Friday’s fixture with a training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, popularly known as the Nest of Champions.

The encounter is an important fixture in Group L, with Nigeria seeking maximum points on home soil as both countries continue their quest to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.