The Tanzania national football team, Taifa Stars, has safely arrived in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match against Guinea.

The match, scheduled for tomorrow, is the second in Group H, as both teams battle for a place in the prestigious tournament set for two years from now.

Taifa Stars’ acting head coach, Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman, remains optimistic about his team’s chances and believes they are prepared to put on a strong performance.

Having drawn 0-0 with Ethiopia in their opening group match at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is eager to secure their first win in this campaign.

Guinea, under pressure following a 1-0 away defeat to DR Congo, is also seeking redemption in tomorrow’s match, with both teams needing crucial points to advance.

“We have worked hard to address the issues from our previous game, particularly our finishing, which was the main challenge,” said Morocco as quoted by the Guardian. “It is a difficult game because we are facing a team that lost their first match, so they will be hungry for a win.

“However, I believe we are in good shape, and, God willing, we will achieve a positive result against Guinea. All our players are fit and in good health, so we are ready for the battle.”

The acting coach also stressed the importance of respecting their opponents. “Football is an open game, and it’s important not to underestimate any opponent.

“Guinea is a tough team, and we must approach the game with caution and discipline. My experience from previous AFCON campaigns has taught me that anything can happen, so we need to be at our best,” he added.