Tanzania have to be the biggest underdog at the Africa Cup of Nations. Now, coached by a former Nigerian star, the East African team is set to face Kenya in a highly anticipated battle between neighbours.

It had long become clear in Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amunike’s mind that his team were on their way to losing their opening match at the Africa Cup of Nations. So after the referee blew the final whistle on Tanzania’s 2-0 defeat to Senegal on Sunday, he casually went over to his opposite number, Aliou Cisse, to congratulate him.

“My boys should learn from this game, and gain experience. That’s what they lack the most,” the 48-year-old Amunike said shortly afterwards.

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