Taifa Stars have added Azam FC winger Iddi Seleman Nado to their squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria.
The 31-year-old has been brought in after Young Africans players Clement Mzize and Dickson Job were withdrawn while remaining under medical supervision. Young Africans requested the release of both players because they were still undergoing medical assessments.
Nado has made 11 appearances for Tanzania and scored once for the national team. He was part of the squad that travelled to Uyo on Monday ahead of Friday’s Matchday Three fixture against the Super Eagles.
The match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, with Tanzania seeking their first win of the qualifying campaign.
Miguel Gamondi’s side have collected one point from their opening two matches, drawing one game and losing the other.
Tanzania will then face Nigeria again in their Matchday Four meeting next week Tuesday. They will host the Super Eagles at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar.
The two withdrawals leave Gamondi with fewer options as Taifa Stars prepare for the two matches against Nigeria. Nado’s late call-up provides additional attacking cover for the Tanzanian squad.