The Tanzanian delegation has left Nigeria following the Taifa Stars’ 3-1 defeat to the Super Eagles in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo.
The first batch of the delegation departed Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at about 8:45 am on Saturday, November 14, aboard an Ibom Air flight.
The second batch left at approximately 12:40 pm.
In a departure notice signed by the State Liaison Officer, Edidiong Stephen, the delegation confirmed that all members and their luggage were accounted for, with no incidents recorded during the departure process.
Tanzania lost 3-1 to Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday.
Alhassan Yusuf gave the Super Eagles an early lead before Alphonce Mabuma Msanga equalised for the visitors in the 32nd minute.
However, substitute Tolu Arokodare scored twice in the second half, finding the net in the 52nd and 60th minutes to give Nigeria all three points.
The Super Eagles will face Tanzania again in the return fixture in Zanzibar on Tuesday as both teams continue their fight for qualification for the 2027 AFCON.
