Tanzania have unveiled their squad for the upcoming double-header against Nigeria in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with two new players earning their first invitations and three others returning to the team.
The Taifa Stars are preparing for two important matches against the Super Eagles as both countries battle for a place at the 2027 continental tournament.
The two new players invited are Abdallah Hassani of Al-Ain Reserves in the United Arab Emirates and Evastus Lukanima of Kagera Sugar in Tanzania.
Three players have also been recalled to the squad. They include Dickson Job of Young Africans, who returns after featuring at the last AFCON.
Ben Starkie of Truro City has also been recalled after last playing for Tanzania in June 2024, while Clement Mzize of Young Africans returns after his last appearance in September 2025.
Nigeria will host the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while the return leg will be played in Tanzania four days later.
The two matches are expected to play an important role in determining the qualification chances of both countries for the 2027 AFCON.
