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  • U-17 AFCON: Eaglets beat hosts Tanzania in nine-goal thriller

    U-17 AFCON: Eaglets beat hosts Tanzania in nine-goal thriller

    Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets won their opening match at the 13th Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 5-4 against hosts Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.

    It was a match which saw the hosts collapsing in the latter part of the match against the five-time world champions.

    The Eaglets missed several scoring opportunities in a match they had in their hands but almost threw away due to sluggish marking, carelessness at the rear and slack finishing.

    They could have been one goal up after 20 seconds of play but a poor shot by Olakunle Olusegun with the goal gaping was easily thwarted by goalkeeper Yahya Mwinyi.

    There were more wastages, by Wisdom Ubani and Ayobami Amoo, before Olatomi Olaniyan put Nigeria in front in the 21st minute.

    He booted into the net from a rebound after an initial effort was stopped by Mwinyi.

    Tanzania replied straight from the restart, when Edmund John stroked past a badly-positioned goalkeeper Suleiman Shaibu, who showed little confidence all afternoon.

    Eight minutes later, Nigeria regained their lead after Ubani latched onto a high pass, turned a defender before placing the ball to the far side of Mwinyi.

    It was 3-1 seven minutes later, after the impressive Amoo skilfully rounded Mwinyi from a pass following a free-kick that was initially blocked.

    The Eaglets were expected to start the second period from where they left off in the first, but they resorted to defending and duly collapsedin a manner unimaginable.

    They were soon behind after conceding three goals in seven minutes against a side charged by crowd support.

    The Nigerian side even encouraged them to launch onslaught after onslaught, through their act of sitting back.

    Kelvin John scored a beauty with a 25–yard strike which Shaibu had no answer to, in the 52nd minute.

    Two penalty kicks followed quickly, scored by Morice Abraham and Edmund John.

    In the 65th minute, Olusegun headed straight at Mwinyi as Nigeria attacked, but Ubani equalised with a spectacular shot from a free-kick in the 72nd minute.

    Six minutes later, Ibraheem Jabaar regained Nigeria’s lead with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box which Mwinyi’s flailing hands could not reach.

    Victory took the Eaglets top of Group A ahead of the other clash between Angola and Uganda.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eaglets will on Wednesday take on Angola at the same venue while the Serengeti Boys will be up against Uganda.

    Victory on Wednesday will most likely take the Eaglets to the semi-finals, and a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup finals holding in Brazil later this year.

  • AFCON 2019: We dedicate qualification to God, Tanzanians – Amuneke

    Emmanuel Amuneke, coach of the Tanzanian national team, says the team is grateful to God for their qualifying for the finals of the African Cup of Nations after 39 years.

    Tanzania finished second in Group L with eight points behind leaders, Uganda.

    Amuneke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone on Tuesday from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Tuesday that it was great to be back to AFCON after 39 years.

    “We thank God who made this qualification possible. Our qualification is the work of God. Also, Tanzanians told themselves that they want to qualify for AFCON,’’ he said.

    He said that it was a thing of joy that 55 million Tanzanians are celebrating the qualification.

    Amuneke said in spite of the qualification, a lot of work would be done to put the “Taifa Stars’’ in good shape for the finals of AFCON taking place in Egypt in June.

    According to him, preparations for the tournament have commenced and the team will be focused.

    “We have qualified but we need to change our mindset that we have qualified to preparation for the main tournament. People are no longer talking about the qualification but the impact we will make in the tournament,’’ he said.

    The coach said that new players that would add value to the team and create positive impact would be invited for final preparations of the AFCON tournament.

    “Any player that will create positive impact and add value to the team will be called to camp in preparation for the tournament. The task ahead will not be easy and we need our best hands to accomplish it,’’ Amuneke said.

    He also commended Belgium-based forward, Victor Osimhen, for scoring a hat-trick in the Africa U-23 qualifying match against Libya in Asaba.

    “I congratulate the U-23 team and my players, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze for their outstanding performances during the encounter,’’ he said.

    Amuneke coached the three players who were members of the Nigerian U-17 team that won the FIFA World Cup in Chile in 2015.

  • Ex-Tanzanian president leads Commonwealth observers for Nigeria’s presidential poll

    Ex-Tanzanian president leads Commonwealth observers for Nigeria’s presidential poll

    The Commonwealth has deployed a 20-member Observer Group, led by former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, for the February 16 Nigerian presidential election.

    The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, constituted the observer group following an invitation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to Commonwealth Secretariat.

    Josephine Latu-Sanft, Commonwealth Secretariat’s Senior Communications Officer, said members of the group included politicians, diplomats and experts in law, human rights, gender and election administration from across the Commonwealth.

    She quoted Ms Scotland as saying that an advance group of observers was deployed to Nigeria on January 28, while other members of the team were expected to arrive in Abuja on February 8.

    Ms Scotland said: “The Commonwealth has a long history of observing elections in member countries, in solidarity with electors as they choose their leaders, and in support of efforts to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in accordance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter.

    “The Commonwealth has observed the previous five elections in Nigeria, and I am pleased to be deploying so distinguished a group to again support the nation in its continuing journey of democratic development”.

    The Commonwealth Observer Group’s mandate was to observe and consider factors affecting the credibility of the electoral process as a whole.

    It would assess whether the elections have been conducted in accordance with the standards for democratic elections to which Nigeria has committed itself, with reference to national legislation and relevant regional, Commonwealth and international commitments.

    Where appropriate, the Group could also make recommendations for the future strengthening of the electoral framework.

    The Commonwealth Observer Group would consider the pre-election environment and election preparations.

    Members would be deployed to various regions of the country where they will observe the voting, vote-counting and results procedures.

    The Group would submit its final report for consideration by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and she will in turn share it with the Government of Nigeria, INEC and political parties.

    The Secretary-General would also convey the report to all Commonwealth governments after which the report would then be made public.

    The Group would be supported by Commonwealth Secretariat staff led by Katalaina Sapolu, Senior Director of the Governance and Peace Directorate.

    Other members of the Commonwealth Observer Group are Lesley Clark of Australia; Gary Dunn, former Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General from Australia; and Omar Jallow from The Gambia.

    Members of the group also comprised Emmanuel Akwetey, Prosper Bani and Emmanuel Bombande, all from Ghana.

    Shahabuddin Quraishi from India, Orrette Fisher from Jamaica and Jedidah Waruhiu from Kenya are also members of the group.

    Also in the group are Notemba Tjipueja from Namibia, Eric Kwa from Papua New Guinea, Ernest Sagaga from Rwanda and Marcella Samba-Sesay from Sierra Leone.

    Others are Crystal Orderson from South Africa, Joy Napier from St Kitts & Nevis, Elizabeth Donnelly from United Kingdom, Linda Duffield, also from United Kingdom, and Musa Mwenye from Zambia.

  • Tanzanian wife of Nigerian fatally shot in South Africa

    Tanzanian wife of Nigerian fatally shot in South Africa

    The Nigerian Community in South Africa has expressed dismay by the fatal shooting of the wife of a member, Mrs Leyness Mangu Irumudomo.
    The late Mrs Irumudomo, a.k.a. Mama Lee, 43, was a Tanzanian married to Mr Jackson Igbinosa Irumudomo, a native of Ekpoma in Edo. They had three children.
    Her husband told the News Agency of Nigeria on the telephone from Pretoria, South Africa, that Mama Lee was shot on Oct. 26, in Soweto.
    He said that prior to her death, a Tanzanian who worked in the same mall with his wife had sent threat text messages to her.
    “My wife and her fellow Tanzanian worked together in the same mall and because of misunderstanding in their work place, the same lady sent her threat messages.
    “A docket was opened at Pretoria Central Police Station on the threat to her life by her colleague, who is also a Tanzanian,’’ he said.
    Irumudomo said that the death was painful and that he and their children would miss his wife sorely.
    Mr Adetola Olubajo, President of the Nigerian Union in South Africa, said that the body was saddened by the death of Mama Lee.
    “She was an amiable business woman and a blessing to friends and family. She will be greatly missed because of the vacuum her absence has created,’’ he said.
    Olubajo, however, said that the union was worried that killing was now fashionable within the Nigerian community.
    “The quietness of our government officials is of great concern to us. A Nigerian was shot dead in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, last week, nothing has been done to bring the perpetrators to book.
    “People are now bold to kill one another just by the slightest disagreement because the killers of Nigerians and their family members are not brought to book,’’ he said.
    Olubajo also said that “we need investigation and prosecution of the murder cases involving Nigerians directly or indirectly.’’
     

  • AFCON qualifiers: Amuneke gets first win as Tanzania beat Cape Verde

    The Taifa Stars of Tanzania picked their first win in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series following a 2-0 home win against Cape Verde at the National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam on Tuesday.
    It was the East Africans’ first win under their Nigerian coach, Emmanuel Amuneke.
    The Taifa Stars lost 3-O to the same opponent in Praia on Saturday, their first defeat under Amuneke’s tutelage.
    Saimon Msuva opened scoring for the home team in the 29th minute to send the fans inside the National Stadium into wild jubilation.
    Captain Mbwana Samatha put the game beyond the visitors when he netted the second goal two minutes before the half hour mark.
    Tanzania moved to second position with five points in Group L following the win, while Cape Verde who are on four points drop to third position.
    The Taifa Stars last appeared at the AFCON finals in 1980 in Nigeria.
    Leaders Uganda, who are on seven points will face Lesotho in the other group game in Maseru tonight (Tuesday).

  • 2019 AFCON Qualifier: Cape Verde beats Amuneke's Tanzania 3 – 0

    Ex-Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke failed to secure victory for Tanzania who lost 3-0 away to Cape Verde in the third round of matches of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
    It was Amuneke’s first defeat and second game since taking charge of the East African side.
    With the defeat, Tanzania are left in the bottom of Group L with a point and face an uphill task of qualifying for the tournament next year in Cameroon.
    In his first game, the ex-Nigeria international led the Taifa Stars to a draw against Uganda last month.
    The last time Tanzania qualified for the Cup of Nations was in 1980 which Nigeria hosted.
    They however have another chance of redeeming their image when they host Cape Verde in the reverse fixture next Tuesday at the National Stadium in Dar Es Salaam.
    Cape Verde who were at the Nations Cup in 2015 opened their goals account through Ricardo Gomes.
    Gomes grabbed a brace in the 16th and 23rd minutes respectively, while Stopira added third in the 85th.
    In other group fixture Uganda will host Lesotho.
     
     

  • Amuneke’s appointment will strengthen Nigeria-Tanzania relations – Envoy

    Amuneke’s appointment will strengthen Nigeria-Tanzania relations – Envoy

    Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Muhidini Ally-Mboweto, on Wednesday in Abuja said Emmanuel Amuneke’s appointment as head coach of the country’s national team would further cement Nigeria’s relations with Tanzania.

    Ally-Mboweto who commended the appointment of the former Nigeria international by the Tanzanian authorities said the step would deepen Tanzania-Nigeria relations.

    “It is a testimony of the smooth relations between Tanzania and Nigeria,’’ he added.

    “The appointment will further cement the robust existing relationship between my country and Nigeria.

    “That is the testimony of our relationship. This also cements our relationship. We used to get football teams from Nigeria, such as Rangers International, Kano Pillars, Enyimba of Aba, et cetera, coming to Tanzania to play,” Ally-Mboweto said.

    The envoy said Nigeria and Tanzania have always enjoyed excellent relations, pointing out that Nigeria normally sent teachers to Tanzania through the Technical Aid Corps.

    “Nigeria sent about 42 technical aid corps to Tanzania and they have returned and recently they sent about another 41 technical aid corps. So, the two countries have enjoyed robust relations,” he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amuneke was on Monday named the new head coach of the Tanzanian senior national team, popularly referred to as the Tafia Stars.

    The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) President, Wallace Karia, on Monday unveiled Amuneke at a ceremony in Dar es Salaam.

    He thus became the latest Nigerian to be appointed as the national team coach of another country.

    Amuneke signed a two-year deal with the TFF, replacing local coach Salum Mayanga who had been in charge of Tanzania since last year.

    NAN

  • I share same ideas with Tanzanian Football Federation – Amuneke

    I share same ideas with Tanzanian Football Federation – Amuneke

    Emmanuel Amuneke, the newly inaugurated coach of the Tanzanian national team, on Tuesday said he shared the same ideas with the country`s football philosophy.

    Amuneke, a former coach of the Nigerian U-17 and U-20 national teams, signed a two-year contract with the Tanzanian Football Federation on August 6 to coach its national teams.

    He told the News Agency of Nigeria on the telephone from Dar- es-Salam, Tanzania’s major city and commercial port on the Indian Ocean coast that he was grateful to the Tanzanian FA for choosing him.

    “ I am grateful to the Tanzanian people. I’m also grateful to the President and General Secretary of the Tanzanian Football Federation for giving me the opportunity to coach their teams.

    “We are happy that the ideas that they have is the same with what I have in mind. Hopefully and collectively, we will be able to see how Tanzanian football can grow and develop,’’ he said.

    Amuneke, who served as a member of the FIFA technical study group in the Russia World Cup, said that there was need to develop young players.

    “African football is laying emphasis on developing young players and that is the direction the Tanzanian football have taken to develop.

    “ They have good players. Some are playing in Europe and others are playing at home.

    “ We have our first game against Uganda in September and we will look at our team to improve on it. Work has already started and we will do our best,’’ he said.

    The former Nigerian and Barcelona winger, assured that through hard work, discipline and collective efforts, he would move Tanzanian football forward.

    NAN

  • I’m happy, ready for fresh challenge as Tanzania coach – Amuneke

    I’m happy, ready for fresh challenge as Tanzania coach – Amuneke

    Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke says that he is ready for his new coaching challenge as the new head coach of the Tanzanian senior national team.

    Amuneke signed a two-year deal with the TFF on Monday replacing local coach Salum Mayanga who had been in charge of Tanzania since last year.

    The former Barcelona winger admits that it’s a new challenge for him after his short stint with Sudanese side, Al Khartoum Al Watani SC.

    “I’m proud to sign my new contract with the Tanzanian Football Federation,” Amuneke wrote on his Instagram Page on Monday.

    “We’ll work hard to continue the development of football in this country. It’s a new challenge for me and I’m happy for the new ideas. Tanzania have what football requires. I’m ready for the next step and I’m happy for the new challenge.”

    Amuneke’s salary will be bankrolled by Serengeti Beer.

    He will also oversee the other Tanzania teams, including the U-17 and U-20 groups but his immediate task will be to help the Taifa Stars qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

    Amuneke’s first official game will be the September 7th, 2019 AFCON qualifier against Uganda in Kampala. Tanzania were held to a draw in Dar es Salaam by Lesotho in their first Group L clash.

  • Tanzania appoints Emmanuel Amuneke as head coach

    Tanzania appoints Emmanuel Amuneke as head coach

    Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has been appointed the new head coach of Tanzania.

    The 47-year-old signed a two-year deal to take over from Salum Mayanga who was shown the way out for poor results, reports Goal.com

    His first task will be to get the Taifa Stars’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track after a faulty start.

    Before the appointment of the 1994 African Player of the Year, Tanzania had hired and parted ways with four different coaches since 2014.

    Amuneke will make his debut when Tanzania face Uganda in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash on September 7, 2018.