Rabat—Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi had some great things to say about the AFCON 2025 tournament. He was really impressed with Morocco and the whole setup, mentioning it’s among the top events he’s been part of during his career.
Gamondi’s comments came after Tanzania’s AFCON campaign ended in the Round of 16, where they were eliminated by hosts Morocco following a second-half goal from Brahim Díaz. Despite getting eliminated, Gamondi was really happy with how his team played and the high standard of competition.
Speaking on the Egyptian TV channel On Sport, Gamondi praised how well the tournament has been organized and complimented the high level of football everyone is watching.
“This tournament is very good, and I am speaking here in terms of football and organization. Africa is growing and developing in terms of football, and the level of matches is very good. Perhaps this cup was the best I’ve seen in my life,” he said.
The coach also took a moment to praise his players’ efforts in the groups, where they showed real character and played well against well-established sides like Nigeria and Tunisia.
“The Tanzanian national team is a good team, and we know our ranking. We performed very well against Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda. I believe we played well in the group stage and fought until the last moment in the tournament.”
“We had a very good tactical approach, and we tried to attack and play. The truth is, I am happy with the level we showed.”
Nigeria among the strongest contenders, says Tanzanian Coach
Looking ahead to the final stretch of AFCON 2025, the Tanzanian coach mentioned that all the remaining teams really deserve their spots in the semi-finals. He thinks the winner will likely come down to tiny differences.
“It is very clear that the semi-finals include the four best teams, and the opportunity is open for all four. I believe that at this stage of the tournament, it’s all about small details and the quality of the players available.”
While Gamondi believes every team still left in the competition is great, he singled out Nigeria as being an especially strong contender. “Each of the four teams has a player who can make a difference with a single play. Currently, I see Nigeria as the most impactful because they score many goals and haven’t conceded many. They seem very strong, but as I said, I see them as the four strongest teams in Africa right now.”