AZERBAIJAN, Oct. 23 -- NATIONAL Under-15 Football Team head coach Mohamed Ally is confident his youngsters will be ready for tomorrows opening Group X clash against Zambia at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The young Taifa Stars touched down in the Azerbaijani capital on Wednesday after a 10- hour journey from Dar es Salaam via Turkey, with Ally prioritising recovery to ensure his players are in good shape for their opening assignment.

Despite the demanding trip, the coach believes sufficient rest and carefully managed training sessions will help the squad regain its energy and reach the required physical condition before facing their regional rivals.

“We arrived in Azerbaijan a bit tired. The ...