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Tanzania names 24-man squad for AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria and will arrive in Uyo on Sunday
Updated 09:04 WAT, · first published 2 Nov 2026, 18:30 WAT · 14 outlets reporting
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria's Super Eagles, reported by Complete Sports. The squad is dominated by players from the Tanzania Premier League, with Yanga FC and Azam FC each contributing five players, Daily Post noted. Tanzania is scheduled to arrive in Uyo on Sunday ahead of the first match, according to The Sun, and the games will begin on 13 November, Soccernet.ng added.
What we know
- Coach Miguel Gamondi announced a 24-man squad for the qualifiers
- Most players are from the Tanzania Premier League, five each from Yanga FC and Azam FC
- Tanzania will arrive in Uyo on Sunday (8 November)
- The first qualifier against Nigeria is set for 13 November in Uyo
Why it matters: The first qualifier is scheduled for 13 November in Uyo
Sources
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Coach Unveils Squad For Super Eagles Double-Header – Complete Sports,
- AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Tanzania coach names 24-man squad for Super Eagles double-header – Daily Post,
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania coach names 24 Players for Super Eagles – P.M. News,
- Super Eagles news: Tanzania name 24 for the Uyo and Dar games – Soccernet.ng,
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania arrive in Uyo Sunday for Super Eagles clash – Daily Post,
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania To Storm Uyo Sunday For Super Eagles Showdown – Complete Sports,
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania arrive in Uyo for Super Eagles clash – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
- Tanzania To Arrive In Uyo Sunday Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash – Naija News,
- Tanzania name squad for Eagles AFCON qualifiers – Punch,
- Super Eagles news: Tanzania arrive in Uyo five days before kick-off – Soccernet.ng,
- AFCONQ: Tanzania to arrive Uyo Sunday – The Sun,
- AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Names 25-Man Super Eagles Squad For Tanzania Double-Header – Complete Sports,
- AFCON 2027Q: Chelle names 24 players for Tanzania double-header – Daily Post,
- Osimhen, Okoye missing as Eric Chelle names Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2027Q vs Tanzania – Legit.ng,
- AFCON Qualifiers: Iwobi, Lookman lead Super Eagles squad for Tanzania showdown – BusinessDay,
- Chelle leaves Okoye, in-form Iheanacho out of Super Eagles squad for Tanzania ties – Premium Times,
- AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Chelle names 24 Super Eagles players, drops Osimhen, Okoye – The Sun,
- Chelle Names 24-Man Super Eagles Squad For Tanzania Double-Header – Channels TV,
- Super Eagles squad for November AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania – NotjustOk,
- AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle Drops Osimhen, Okoye For Tanzania Match, Uzoho Returns – Naija News,
- AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Chelle Drops Osimhen, Okoye, Iheanacho From 24-Man Super Eagles Squad For Tanzania Double-Header – Information Nigeria,
- FULL LIST: Chelle names 24-man squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers – Punch,
- AFCON q’fiers: Chelle drops Okoye, Iheanacho, names Ndidi, Iwobi, 23 others – Punch,
- Super Eagles news: Chelle’s Tanzania squad and who leads the attack – Soccernet.ng,
- Key omissions from Super Eagles' squad from Eric Chelle's squad for AFCON 2027 qualifier, including Osimhen and Iheanacho – Legit.ng,
Updates
- – Now also reported by Information Nigeria
- – Now also reported by NotjustOk
- – Now also reported by Legit.ng, Premium Times
- – Now also reported by Channels TV
- – Now also reported by BusinessDay
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by The Sun
- – Now also reported by Punch
- – Now also reported by Naija News
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog
- – Story published - 4 outlets
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