Africa-Press – Tanzania. TAIFA Stars Head Coach, Miguel Gamondi, says his side face a very tough group at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco but insisted nothing is impossible.
Tanzania is placed in Group C, where they will face neighbours Uganda, as well as Tunisia and Nigeria.
The Taifa Stars campaign begins on December 23rd against Nigeria, before meeting Uganda on December 27th and completing their group stage on December 30th against Tunisia.
Gamondi, who recently finalised his 28-man squad from an initial list of 55 players, admitted the last phase of selection was the most demanding.
“It was not difficult to choose the 55, but selecting the final 28 was truly the hardest part. We will do more than our best to represent the country,” he said.
The Argentine coach underscored that his vision go beyond results, underlining his aim to improve the image of Tanzanian football, a goal that requires the full commitment of every player.
“We want to do something important for the image of Tanzanian football and for the dedication shown by the players and the nation. This is a big, big competition but nothing is impossible. We need to dream and believe,” he stressed.
Coach Miguel Gamondi named a final 28-man squad blending overseas-based talent with domestic stars from Simba SC, Young Africans SC and Azam FC.
This will be Tanzania’s fourth AFCON appearance, with the team determined to progress beyond the group stage for the first time.
The squad includes experienced internationals such as captain Mbwana Samatta, back in form with French side Le Havre, and forward Simon Msuva, currently playing in Iraq.
Their leadership and attacking quality will be crucial in a highly competitive group.
Final Squad – Tanzania (AFCON 2025) Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS) and Zuberi Foba (Azam FC).
Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto (Young Africans SC), Shomari Kapombe (Simba SC), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam FC), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans SC), Nickson Kibabage (Singida BS), Alphonse Mabula (Shamakhi, Azerbaijan), Wilson Nangu (Simba SC), Novatus Dismas (Göztepe FC, Turkey), Kelvin Nashon (Pamba Jiji), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC), Haji Mnoga (Salford City, England), Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans SC) and Dickson Job (Young Africans SC)
Midfielder: Habibu Iddi (Singida BS), Tarrryn Allouche (Rochdale AFC, England), Yusuph Kagoma (Simba SC), Charles Mombwa (Floriana FC, Malta), Morice Abraham (Simba SC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC) and Iddi Selemani (Azam FC).
Forwards: Kibu Dennis (Simba SC), Kelvin John (Aalborg BK, Denmark), (Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre, France) and Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba, Iraq)
