Tanzania Delegation Departs Uyo After Super Eagles Defeat
The Tanzanian delegation has departed Nigeria following the team’s 3-1 defeat to the Super Eagles in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo.
The first batch of the delegation left Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at about 8:45 am on Saturday, November 14, aboard an Ibom Air flight.
The second batch departed at approximately 12:40 pm on the same day.
According to a notice signed by the State Liaison Officer, Edidiong Stephen, all members of the delegation and their luggage were accounted for, with no incidents recorded during the departure process.
The Taifa Stars suffered a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday.
Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring for the Super Eagles before Alphonce Mabuma Msanga equalised for Tanzania in the 32nd minute.
However, substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half, in the 52nd and 60th minutes, to seal victory for Nigeria.
The result boosted Nigeria’s chances in the qualifying campaign as the Super Eagles prepare for their return fixture against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday.
