U23 AFCON Qualifier: Tanzania Junior Taifa Stars Arrive

U23 AFCON Qualifier: Tanzania Junior Taifa Stars Arrive 

In readiness for the second leg of the U23 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria's Olympic Eagles, Junior Taifa Stars have landed in Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The East African country forced the Nigerian team to a 1-1 draw in the first-leg match played in Dar es Salaam last weekend.

After intensive training under coach Selman Morocco, the team departed their country in the early hours of Wednesday for Nigeria.

They arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday evening and they are expected to arrive in Ibadan, Oyo State venue of the match on Thursday.

Tanzania needs to beat Nigeria outrightly or secure a high-scoring draw to progress to the next round of the qualifier.