{
  "id": 19713909,
  "title": "AFCON qualifiers: 'I hope others will do the job' - Tanzania captain Mkami on Osimhen's absence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/afcon-qualifiers-i-hope-others-will-do-the-job-tanzania-captain-mkami",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/12/afcon-qualifiers-i-hope-others-will-do-the-job-tanzania-captain-mkami-on-osimhens-absence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tanzania captain Himid Mao Mkami has expressed admiration for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, despite the Nigerian forward being unable to participate in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo. Osimhen was excluded from Nigeria’s squad due to fitness concerns resulting from an injury sustained during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League win over Stuttgart. The same injury also prevented him from participating in Galatasaray’s subsequent league match against Amedspor before the international break. During the pre-match press conference, Mkami assured that Osimhen’s absence would not impact Tanzania’s preparations, highlighting Nigeria’s depth and quality in their squad. The Tanzania skipper emphasized that Nigeria would remain a strong contender, regardless of the players available. Mkami further acknowledged Osimhen as an exceptional footballer, acknowledging that his presence could have enhanced Nigeria’s attacking options. However, he expressed confidence in Tanzania’s ability to compete against the hosts. Mkami also explained that Tanzania is approaching the match with serious intentions, using the opportunity to build and prepare their squad for the upcoming AFCON tournament.",
  "summary": "Tanzania captain Himid Mao Mkami has spoken highly of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, despite the Galatasaray forward being unavailable for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Taifa Stars in Uyo. Osimhen was left out of Nigeria’s squad for the double-header against Tanzania due to fitness concerns after picking up an injury […] AFCON qualifiers: 'I hope others will do…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}