Co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania, have stepped up preparations for their qualifying double-header against Nigeria by unveiling a 24-man squad ahead of the November 13 clash in Uyo, while the Super Eagles are yet to announce their list.
Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi named the squad for the two encounters, with the return fixture scheduled for November 17 in Dar es Salaam.
Most of the selections are drawn from the Tanzania Premier League, with Yanga FC and Azam FC supplying five players each, the highest representation of any club. Kagera Sugar and Singida Black Stars have one player apiece.
The foreign-based players include Novatus Miroshi of Goztepe in Turkey, Cyprian Kachewele of Kryvbas in Ukraine and Bernard Kamongo of FC Dallas in the United States.The first encounter will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before both teams meet again four days later in Dar es Salaam.