Tanzania’s minister rallies team to upset Nigeria at AFCON
Tanzania’s Sports Minister, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi, has called on the Taifa Stars to make history at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face Nigeria on December 23, 2025, marking their first AFCON group-stage clash in 46 years. Kabudi urged the players to show commitment and patriotism as they seek revenge for their 1980 defeat. The minister also announced that high-ranking officials will accompany the team to Morocco for support.
Match highlights
- Tanzania and Nigeria last met in an AFCON group stage on March 8, 1980, with Nigeria winning 3-1.
- The upcoming match on December 23, 2025, will be their second AFCON group-stage encounter.
- Professor Palamagamba Kabudi encouraged the Taifa Stars to fight hard and make history.
- Tanzania will also face Uganda and Tunisia in Group C, with Uganda historically holding the advantage.
- Deputy Minister Paul Makonda and other officials will travel with the team to boost morale in Morocco.
