Tanzania Can Beat Nigeria- Tanzania Coach

Tafia stars of Tanzania head coach, Charles Mkwasa has disclosed his side's plans to upset Nigeria when they clash in September.
The Super Eagles will travel to Dar es Salam to prosecute their second African Cup of Nations qualifers group game.

The Taifa Stars, who were beaten 3-0 by Egypt in their first group game in Cairo are currently seated at the rock bottom of Group G.

“We are preparing very well for the game against Nigeria,” Mkwasa told Brila FM.

“We know that they are one of the strongest teams in Africa but we are preparing well for them. We also know that they will be under pressure to win the match and we know that we are the underdogs despite playing at home.

“In football, anything can happen and because we are not under much pressure, we can spring a surprise in the match.

“Now, we are preparing very well because it is our home ground and we are looking to win the game so as to put ourselves in a good position in the group because of the defeat we suffered in Cairo,” he concluded.

Tanzania will head to Turkey to intensify preparation for the make or break Afcon qualifier against the Super Eagles who defeated Chad 2-0 in the opening game of the qualifiers for Gabon 2017.