Nigeria, Dec. 23 -- For all of Nigeria's pedigree and power, AFCON has always been a tournament that leaves space for belief. And on Tuesday night in Fez, Tanzania, will step onto that familiar African stage, carrying little else but belief and a dream they insist is still alive.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Tanzania's Taifa Stars is, on paper, a one-sided affair. Three-time African champions against a side still searching for its first-ever AFCON victory. Giants versus hopefuls. History versus hunger.

Yet Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi insists the past does not have to dictate the future.

"It's our dream, and nobody can stop us from believing and dreaming," Gamondi said at his pre-match p...