AFCON qualifiers: 'I hope others will do the job' - Tanzania captain Mkami on Osimhen's absence

Tanzania skipper Himid Mao Mkami has spoken highly of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, contempt the Galatasaray guardant being unavailable for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Taifa Stars successful Uyo.

Osimhen was near retired of Nigeria’s squad for the double-header against Tanzania owed to fittingness concerns aft picking up an wounded during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League triumph implicit Stuttgart.

The wounded besides ruled him retired of the Turkish club’s consequent league brushwood against Amedspor astatine Rams Park earlier the planetary break.

Speaking during the pre-match property conference, Mkami insisted that Osimhen’s lack would not alteration Tanzania’s preparations, stressing that Nigeria person capable prime players to airs a superior challenge.

The Tanzania skipper maintained that the Super Eagles stay a formidable broadside careless of the players disposable for selection.

“First, I deliberation we are playing Nigeria. Regardless of who is playing and who is not, they would inactive beryllium the champion team,” Mkami said.

He further described Osimhen arsenic an outstanding footballer, acknowledging that the striker’s beingness could person strengthened Nigeria’s attacking options. However, helium expressed assurance successful Tanzania’s quality to vie against the hosts.

“Osimhen is simply a precise large player, and we respect him. Maybe his beingness would person had a affirmative interaction connected his te...