Tanzania announce preliminary squad for AFCON 2025
The Taifa Stars will be among the underdogs in the competition.
Tanzania are getting ready to take on a strong Group C along with Nigeria, Uganda, and Tunisia.
This squad selection takes pride in picking players from local teams, particularly Simba SC and Young Africans, while also combining talent playing overseas to bring critical foreign experience against the bigger teams.
The objective is straightforward: to accomplish a milestone and get past the group stage for the first time in their history.
The roster exposes a mix of experienced and intriguing young players from the Tanzanian Premier League alongside players from European and Asian clubs, demonstrating Miguel Ángel Gamondi’s goal to develop a competitive and flexible team.
As Tanzania strive to strengthen their team and boost effectiveness in both attack and defence, the team now enter a crucial preparation phase.
Every encounter in Group C presents an opportunity for the Taifa Stars to exhibit growth and perseverance on the continental stage.
Gamondi must trim the provisional list to a final team ahead of the competition, marking the beginning of Tanzania’s quest to deliver a historic AFCON campaign.
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Tanzania announce provisional squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers: Hussein Masalanga, Yakub Suleiman, Yona Amosi, Zuberi Foba
Defenders: Haji Mnoga, Iddi Selemani, Ibrahim Abdulla, Dickson Job, Pascal Msindo, Wilson Nangu, Mohamed Hussein, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Elias Lawi, Shomari Kapombe, Vedastus Masinde, Bakari Nondo, Novatus Miroshi, Miano Danilo, Alphonce Mabula, Nathaniel Chilambo, Israel Mwenda, Nickson Kibabage,
Midfielders: Feisal Salum, Ahmed Pipno, Morice Abraham, Mukrim Abdallah, Yusuph Kagoma, Mudathir Yahya, Tarryn Allarakhia, Charles M’Mombwa, Khalid Habibu, Abdulkarim Kiswanya, Yahya Zayd, Kelvin Nashon, Abel Josiah
Forwards: Cyprian Thobias Kachwele, Abdul Suleiman, Mbwana Samatta, Nassor Hamoud, Simon Msuva, Athumani Makambo, Iddi Kipagwile, Vitalisy Mayanga, Edwin Balua, Abdulmalik Zakaria, Said Khamis, Selemani Mwalimu, Offen Chikola, Jackson Kasanzu, Kibu Denis, Kelvin John, Sabri Kondo, Paul Peter
Which group are Tanzania in?
They are in group C.
When will they start their AFCON 2025 competition?
They begin the competition on 23 December against Nigeria.
Have they ever won the AFCON trophy?
No, they have never won the AFCON trophy.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.