Taifa Stars head coach Miguel Gamondi has handed a late call-up to Iddi Seleman Nado ahead of Tanzania’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

The Azam FC winger was drafted into the squad following the withdrawal of Young Africans duo Clement Mzize and Dickson Job, who are currently undergoing medical supervision.

Young Africans requested the release of both players due to their ongoing medical assessments, prompting Gamondi to turn to the 31-year-old Nado as a replacement.

Nado, who features in Tanzania’s NBC Premier League, has scored once in 11 appearances for the Taifa Stars.

The winger was part of the Tanzanian contingent that travelled to Uyo on Monday ahead of Friday’s Matchday Three encounter against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Gamondi’s side will be seeking their first victory in the qualifying campaign after recording one draw and suffering one defeat in their opening two matches.

Following Friday’s encounter, Tanzania will welcome the Super Eagles to the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar for the Matchday Four fixture next Tuesday as both sides continue their push for qualification for the 2027 AFCON.