Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke believes his side’s inexperience cost them against Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) game.
Goals from Inter Milan’s Keita Balde and Club Brugge’s Krepin Diatta condemned the Taifa Stars to a 2-0 loss in their opening Group C match.
The North Africans are only returning to the continental showpiece after 39 years and the Nigerian tactician believes his side’s nerves affected their performance.
“In this kind of tournament, experience matters a lot. Some of our players were nervous. We made a lot of mistakes, especially in the first half.