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Coach Nsanganzelu says Tanzania can beat Senegal to U17 AFCON trophy

Coach Nsanganzelu says Tanzania can beat Senegal to U17 AFCON trophy
Coach Nsanganzelu says Tanzania can beat Senegal to U17 AFCON trophyCaf media

Tanzania coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu has hailed his team’s remarkable run to the final of the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, saying it proves East Africa has the talent to compete with the continent’s elite.

The Serengeti Boys will face Senegal in Tuesday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat after making history as the first Tanzanian side to reach the final of a continental youth competition. 

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Ahead of the final, he urged his players to stay calm, trust their game plan and believe they can go all the way and bring the trophy home.

“Senegal are a strong opponent. They have a big name in football,” Nsanganzelu told CAF media.

“But at the level we have reached now, we can also say Tanzania are becoming a big football nation. 

“We are going to battle against Senegal because we believe the style we play can give us an advantage.

“We also believe we have the capability to defend against the way Senegal play. In football, 11 players from Senegal will come onto the pitch and 11 players from Tanzania will also come onto the pitch. That gives us equality. Whoever does better will win the match.”