Tanzania national football team (Tiafa Stars) head coach, Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman, remains optimistic about his team’s chances of reversing their fortunes against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Last week, Taifa Stars fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against DRC in Kinshasa, with a Clement Mzize own goal proving decisive. Despite the setback, Coach Morocco is confident that his team can turn things around, emphasising the need for accountability and unity as they prepare for the rematch.
“We have analysed DRC’s playing style and identified opportunities we can exploit,” said Morocco as quoted by the Guardian. “Taifa Stars must maintain our momentum and strong tactical performance. In matches like these, quality can be the deciding factor. We need to be at our best, converting every scoring opportunity and remaining patient in defense. By forcing DRC into mistakes, we can gain the upper hand.
“We’ve worked hard during training to correct the mistakes from the last game. I’m pleased with the team’s effort and believe we’ll have a fantastic match on Tuesday. The key is to protect the ball and avoid unnecessary long balls that play into DRC’s hands,” Morocco added.