Tanzania U20 head coach Mario Rivera Campesino has spoken about his expectations and ambitions after leading the team to victory over Burundi and securing qualification for the 2027 U20 AFCON.
Following the achievement, Rivera said their next objective is to continue building a strong squad and use the opportunity to prepare thoroughly for the 2027 U20 AFCON tournament.
The coach said qualification is an important achievement for the team, but the work does not end there.
He wants the players to continue improving their levels and be ready for the high level of competition they will face at the tournament.
Rivera also emphasized the importance of continuing to work as a team, believing that proper preparation will help the young players deal with the challenges ahead.
The victory over Burundi secured Tanzania U20’s place at the 2027 U20 AFCON, with the coaching staff now turning their attention to preparations for the tournament.
For Rivera, the next step is to ensure that this achievement becomes the beginning of another stage of development for the squad, with the aim of seeing Tanzania perform well at the 2027 U20 AFCON.
