Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke believes their international friendly game against Egypt will assess the country's readiness for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The East Africans will take on the seven-time African champions in a build-up game at Borg El Arab Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Taifa Stars will be making a return to the continental tournament since they were knocked out in the first round of the 1980 edition in Nigeria.
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Amuneke believes that the meeting with the Pharaohs, host of the continental competition will help him to evaluate his side before the finals.