The Tanzania national football team represents Tanzania in men’s international football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Tanzania, the governing body for football in Tanzania.
Here in this article, you will get to know about Tanzania National Football Team 2023/24 Players, Squad, History, Stadium, Nickname, Kits, and more.
Tanzania National Football Team Profile Summary
| Nickname(s) | Taifa Stars |
|---|---|
| Association | Tanzania Football Federation |
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
| Sub-confederation | CECAFA (East & Central Africa) |
| Head coach | Dean Alty (caretaker) |
| Captain | Mbwana Samatta |
| Most caps | Erasto Nyoni (107) |
| Top scorer | Mrisho Ngasa (25) |
| Home stadium | National Stadium |
| FIFA code | TAN |
About Tanzania National Football Team
The Tanzania national football team represents Tanzania in men’s international football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Tanzania, the governing body for football in Tanzania. Tanzania’s stadium is the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam and their head coach is Dean Alty of Tanzania.
They are known colloquially as the Stars of Taifa. Tanzania has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Before joining Zanzibar, the team played as the Tanganyika national football team. The team represents both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Tanzania National Football Team 2023/2024 players Squad?
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Aishi Manula | 13-09-1995 (27) | 51 | 0 | Simba | |
| GK | Beno Kakolanya | 27-06-1994 (28) | 0 | 0 | Simba | |
| GK | Saidi Kipao | 29-12-1996 (25) | 0 | 0 | Kagera Sugar | |
| DF | Abdi Banda | 20-05-1995 (27) | 19 | 0 | Chippa United | |
| DF | Dickson Job | 29-12-2000 (21) | 11 | 0 | Young Africans | |
| DF | Kibwana Shomari | 21-11-2000 (21) | 5 | 0 | Young Africans | |
| DF | Charles Luhende | 21-01-1989 (33) | 0 | 0 | Kagera Sugar | |
| DF | Abdallah Mfuko | 23-03-1993 (29) | 0 | 0 | Kagera Sugar | |
| DF | Datius Peter | 26-11-1998 (23) | 0 | 0 | Kagera Sugar | |
| DF | Abdulmalik Zakaria | 03-03-1996 (26) | 0 | 0 | Namungo | |
| MF | Oscar Masai | 13-01-2000 (22) | 0 | 0 | Azam | |
| MF | Himid Mao | 15-11-1992 (29) | 61 | 2 | Ghazl El Mahalla | |
| MF | Mzamiru Yassin | 03-01-1996 (26) | 36 | 0 | Simba | |
| MF | Feisal Salum | 11-01-1998 (24) | 25 | 2 | Young Africans | |
| MF | Sospeter Bajana | 14-10-1996 (25) | 1 | 0 | Azam | |
| MF | Mohamed Banka | 16-12-1995 (26) | 0 | 0 | Namungo | |
| MF | Carlos Protas | 16-09-2002 (20) | 0 | 0 | Tusker | |
| MF | David Uromi | 31-12-1999 (22) | 0 | 0 | Moroka Swallows | |
| FW | Saimon Msuva | 02-10-1993 (28) | 77 | 18 | Wydad Casablanca | |
| FW | Mbwana Samatta | 23-12-1992 (29) | 68 | 22 | Genk | |
| FW | Ibrahim Joshua | 29-07-1994 (28) | 2 | 0 | Tusker | |
| FW | Said Khamis | 20-07-2000 (22) | 0 | 0 | Hatta Club | |
| FW | Habib Kiyombo | 21-12-2000 (21) | 0 | 0 | Simba |
Tanzania National Football Team Home Stadium
The Tanzania National Main Stadium, also known as the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Miburani district of Temeke district in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It opened in 2007 and was built next to the Uhuru Stadium, the old national stadium. It hosts major football matches such as the Tanzanian Premier League and the home games of the Tanzania national football team.
Tanzania National Football Team Kit
Tanzania National Football Team world rankings
| Current | 121 (5 December 2023) |
|---|---|
| Highest | 65 (February 1995) |
| Lowest | 175 (October–November 2005) |
Tanzania National Football Team trophies
CECAFA Cup :
- 3 Times Champion (1974, 1994, 2010)
- 5 Times Runners-up (1973, 1980, 1981, 1992, 2002)
Conclusion
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Source: FootballArroyo.co.uk
