The U-23 Men National Team of Tanzania, Junior Taifa, who play Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles in a crucial U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier arrived in the ancient city of Ibadan yesterday for the must- win match on Saturday at the refurbished Lekan Salami stadium in Ibadan.
Both teams played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Saturday last week, and goals are needed to separate them and determine which side goes ahead to face the winner of the fixture between Uganda and Guinea in the ultimate round.
Match officials from Togo have also arrived, as all arrangements have been concluded by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Oyo State Government for the big match.
A goal in each half, from the spot and in opposite directions, was the account of the first leg, and Head Coach Salisu Yusuf says his boys are primed for a decisive victory when the whistle goes for kick-off at 4pm on Saturday.
“We went to Tanzania to win but it was just not possible. The boys really worked hard and I must commend them for their efforts. However, we have been working hard on our weak points and believe we will get the job done on Saturday.
