By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Captain Mbwana Samatta and experienced forward Simon Msuva has been named in Tanzania’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Samatta returns to lead the side after rediscovering his form with French Ligue 1 club Le Havre.
Several standout performers from the Tanzanian Premier League — including Feisal Salum, Pascal Msindo, Yakoub Suleiman and Mohammed Hussein — have been retained, while young talents such as Kelvin Nashon and Novatus Dismas also make the squad.
Defender Haji Mnoga, who plays for Salford City in England, is among the most notable overseas inclusions.
The Taifa Stars will be making their fourth AFCON appearance in Morocco.
Miguel Gamondi’s side are drawn in Group C with Nigeria, Tunisia and regional rivals Uganda.
Tanzania open their AFCON campaign against Nigeria on 23 December before facing Uganda four days later and concluding the group phase against Tunisia on 30 December.
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