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World Cup Qualifiers: Tanzania wary of Burundi - Ndayiragije

Tanzania coach Etienne Ndayiragije has cautioned his side to anticipate a tough battle when they face Burundi in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.

The Taifa Stars are scheduled to face Burundi in the first leg in Bujumbura on Wednesday, before the return leg slated for National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on September 8.

The Burundian tactician is aware the game against his native side will be tough and has warned his charges to prepare well if they are to qualify for the next round.

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“We are very aware our opponents have a good team, which also participated at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and therefore, must be ready for them,” Ndayiragije is quoted by the Daily News.