Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has admitted that Nigeria deserved their 3-1 win in Uyo on Friday. He praised the Super Eagles as one of the best teams in Africa, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Nigeria took the lead with a goal from Alhassan Yusuf just two minutes into the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Alphonce Msanga equalized for Tanzania after 32 minutes. Tolu Arokodare, who came on as a substitute at half-time, scored twice to secure the win in this 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
“Nigeria deserves to win the game, but I am very proud of my players,” the Argentine coach said after the match.
He highlighted Arokodare as a key player in the match. “There are big strikers like Tolu Arokodare. Even physically and in quality, this was the difference,” he stated.
Gamondi noted that his team had a rough start. “I think we started in the worst scenario. We conceded one goal in the first minutes of the game against Nigeria.”
He praised Nigeria further, saying, “We need to give credit to Nigeria. For me, they are one of the best teams in Africa. Tanzania needs to continue working because this kind of game gives us something to learn and helps us see our level.”
He also mentioned how travel affected his players and warned that the next match could be tougher. “Even the condition, we traveled, and it is difficult for us to perform for 90 minutes. Even the next game would be worse because we made a lot of unbelievable trips, but we cannot complain,” he explained.
Tanzania is guaranteed a spot at the 2027 AFCON as one of the three co-hosts, alongside Kenya and Uganda. The two teams will meet again at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday, November 17.
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