DOUALA,
Cameroon
Stade de la Reunification in Douala will be the stage when Tanzania lock horns with Guinea in Group D final match-day of the ongoing Total African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroon 2021 on Wednesday 27 January.
Tanzania has three points to their name, one
shy of their opponents of the day Guinea, and a win for either side see them
reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament designed exclusively for
footballers who play their career at home.
A 1-0 win over Namibia has revived Tanzania’s
hopes of a place in the final eight, after losing their opening game 2-0 to
Zambia. While Guinea conceded late to be held to a 1-1 draw by Zambia, but they
still lead the pack after beating Namibia 3-0 in the opening round.
“We will play against Guinea, one of the best
teams in this competition," Tanzania coach Etienne Ndayiragije said. “We
will organize ourselves because we need to qualify."
The Burundian coach will be looking to his
goalkeeper Aishi Manula to continue his heroics against Syli
Nationale of Guinea. Manula made eight saves in his first two
games, more than any other goalkeeper in the competition.
"It's up to us in the field, to play our
game. In football, it's just the result that defines everything. We need that
result," added Ndayiragije.
Position | Tanzania squad |
---|---|
Goalkeepers | Aishi Manula, Juma Kaseja, Dan Mgore. |
Defenders | Shomari Kapombe, Israel Mwenda, Edward Manyama, Yassin Mustapha, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Carlos Protas, Said Ndemla. |
Midfielders | Baraka Majogoro, Yussuf Mhilu, Zuberi Dabi, Ibrahim Ame, Ayoub Lyanga, Feisal Salum, Rajabu Athumani, Ditram Nchimbi. |
Forwards | John Bocco, Deus Kaseke, Lucas Kikoti, Farid Mussa, Adam Adam, Abdulrazack Hamza, Salum Khelfinnie, Samwel Jackson, Paschal Gaudance. |
Meanwhile, Guinea are seeking their second CHAN quarterfinals appearance in three participation, after the 2016 edition.
One
point is enough for them to guarantee that, but for their coach Mohamed
Kanfoury Bangoura, this seems not the case.
"It’s a game that means qualification. So, we have to fight against stress, pressure and to impose our rhythm", Bangoura said.
"We have to be very careful and vigilant,
obviously with the confidence of the group. We have a team that has the
potential to give the best results against any opponent. But it's football, and
everyone has a chance", he concluded.
Namibia faces Zambia in the other group D match in a simultaneous kickoff in Limbe.
Position | Guinea squad |
---|---|
Goalkeepers | Camara Moussa, Nouhan Conde, SĂ©kouba Camara. |
Defenders | Mohammed Coumbasa, Mohammed Bangoura, Abdoulaye Naby, Ibrahima Doumbouya, Mohamed Kalil, Abdoulaye Naby Camara, Abou Mangué Camara. |
Midfielders | Karifala Keita, Mamadouba Bangoura, Morlaye Sylla, Jean Mouste, Morlaye Camara, Mohamed Lamine Soumah, Ibrahima Sory Camara. |
Forwards | Mory Kante, Yakhouba Barry Gnagna, Naby Camara, Victor Kantabadouna, Ismael Camara, Alpha Oumar Sow. |
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