AFCON Update: Tanzania Coach Reveals Strategy To Beat Super Eagles

AFCON Update: Tanzania Coach Reveals Strategy To Beat Super Eagles 

Sampson Adedeji

Tanzania head coach Manuel Gomandi has outlined what his team must do to cope with the quality of Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations group encounter, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference, the Argentine tactician admitted that facing Nigeria will be a tough test, stressing the need for concentration, discipline and collective effort from his players.

“We need to be very careful, work in a perfect situation and I’m sure my players will put in extra effort to contain the threat from Nigeria,” Gomandi said.

He further acknowledged the strength within the Nigerian squad, insisting that only maximum commitment can give his side a chance.

“We need to be realistic. 

When you see the qualities in the Nigeria team, you need to put in more than 100 percent effort to try to neutralize them,” he added.

Despite the respect shown to the Super Eagles, Gomandi made it clear that Tanzania will not abandon their own philosophy, noting that tactical discipline will be key.

“Our mentality is to try to play and attack as well. 

We need to be tactically disciplined and there should not be any room for mistakes, because if you don’t avoid such mistakes, the qualities in the Nigerian team can punish you,” he concluded.

Tanzania will face Nigeria in their opening Group match as both sides begin their quest for continental glory at the AFCON tournament.