Tanzania's head coach, Miguel Gamondi, has issued a bold warning ahead of his team’s opening match against Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 Group C, stressing that his players must be flawless to avoid punishment from the Super Eagles.
Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, the Argentine coach acknowledged Nigeria's strength, but emphasized that his team would not approach the game with fear. Instead, he highlighted the importance of precision and discipline when facing top-tier teams like Nigeria.
**Nigeria’s Threat Demands Perfection**
Gamondi did not hold back in praising Nigeria's attacking prowess, describing them as one of Africa's most potent offensive teams. He stressed that against such quality, even the smallest mistake could be costly.
“You don’t need to introduce Nigeria’s attacking force. The quality of their players speaks for itself," he said. "To compete, we must give more than 100%. A single error against this team can punish you.”
**Focus on Structure and Discipline**
Despite the challenge posed by Nigeria’s formidable attack, Gamondi emphasized that Tanzania would not adopt a defensive, fear-driven strategy. Instead, his side’s approach will focus on tactical discipline, solid structure, and well-organized play.
“The key for us is organization, tactical discipline, and structure,” Gamondi said. “In games like this, there’s no room for mistakes.”
**Tanzania’s Competitive Mentality**
Gamondi made it clear that Tanzania’s mentality would not be solely defensive. He outlined that his team would also aim to press and attack when opportunities present themselves.
“We are not here just to defend,” he insisted. “We want to recover the ball and look to attack when we can. We are here to compete with all our guts.”
**No Mental Weakness from Nigeria**
When asked about Nigeria’s recent setbacks in international tournaments, Gamondi dismissed the idea that the Super Eagles might be mentally affected. He firmly believes that top players like Nigeria’s stars are capable of moving past any previous disappointments.
“I don’t believe Nigeria are mentally affected. Great players forget mistakes quickly. I expect them to be strong and highly motivated in this tournament,” he said.
**Nigeria vs Tanzania**
Nigeria will face Tanzania on Tuesday in their AFCON 2025 opener, with the Super Eagles aiming to make a strong start in their pursuit of a fourth continental title.
Source:Gistreel.com
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