Tanzania’s preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria have been dealt a setback following the absence of Clement Mzize and Dickson Job due to injuries.
The two players were left out of the travelling squad that departed for Nigeria on Monday ahead of Friday’s Matchday Three encounter against the Super Eagles.
Tanzania Football Federation,TFF, Director of Media and Communications, Clifford Ndimbo, disclosed to The Citizen that Mzize and Job had been allowed to remain at Young Africans to continue their recovery.
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Both players had recently returned to competitive action after lengthy spells on the sidelines, but their latest injury problems have ruled them out of the crucial fixtures.
Their absence leaves head coach Miguel Gamondi with a 22-man squad for the two encounters against Nigeria.
The Taifa Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday before welcoming the Nigerian side for the return leg at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday, November 17.
By Adeboye Amosu
