2027 AFCONQ: Don’t Underrate Tanzania — Udeze Warns Super Eagles

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Super Eagles not to underrate Tanzania ahead of their Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header.

The Super Eagles will host Tanzania in the first leg on Friday, November 13 inside the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo before going away for the reverse fixture on November 17.

After two games, the Super Eagles are second on three points while Tanzania are bottom with just one point.

Speaking ahead of the encounter, Udeze said the game will be tough for the Eagles.

“It won’t be easy against Tanzania,” Udeze said on BRILA FM. “It will be tough and I hope they will not underrate Tanzania.”

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The 2002 and 2004 AFCON bronze medal winner expressed disappointment that some player of the Super Eagle are yet to arrive camp.

“What is painful to me is that some players are yet to arrive camp, with such attitude how are we sure they are taking this game serious.

“I just wish them all the best and hope they get the three points.”

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles will be without star forwards Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze due to injuries.

Also Hull City defender Semi Ajayi is a doubt for the encounter, after he was substituted in last weekend’s Premier League tie with Arsenal at the Emirates with a knock.

By James Agberebi

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