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REGIONAL RIVALRY: CAN TANZANIA OUTPERFORM UGANDA IN AFCON GROUP C’S EAST AFRICAN DERBY
Will Tanzania’s tactical preparation in Egypt be enough to overcome Nigeria and Tunisia? We analyse the Taifa Stars' AFCON 2025 path.
Tanzania is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the fourth time, with the tournament starting in Morocco on December 21, 2025.
This East African team has been to the AFCON three times before: in 1980, 2019, and 2023. After their first showing in 1980, fans had to wait almost four decades to see them again in the 2019 edition in Egypt.
In 2023, Tanzania didn't move past the group stage, ending up fourth in a group with Morocco, D.R. Congo, and Zambia. The Taifa Stars, as they're called, lost their opening match 3-0 to Morocco, then tied 1-1 with Zambia and 0-0 with D.R. Congo.
Even with that record, they still earned their highest points ever at an AFCON in 2023.
So, how did Tanzania make it to AFCON 2025?
Under coach Suleiman Hemed, Tanzania clinched their spot in Morocco from a tough group featuring D.R. Congo, Guinea, and Ethiopia.
The match that secured their qualification was against Guinea, which they won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Simon Msuva. This victory put the Taifa Stars in second place behind D.R. Congo.
They ended up with 10 points from three wins, one draw, and two losses, while D.R. Congo topped the group with 12 points from four wins and two losses.
When will Tanzania be playing at AFCON?
With new coach Miguel Gamondi taking over from the fired Hemed, Tanzania finds itself in Group C with Nigeria, Uganda, and Tunisia.
Tanzania will start their Morocco run against Nigeria on December 23rd, play Uganda on December 27th, and finish the group matches against Tunisia on December 30th.
The first game against Nigeria will be at Fez Stadium, with the second against Uganda at Al Medina Stadium. The final group match against Tunisia is set for Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah in Rabat.
Who are Tanzania's key players?
Experienced striker Mbwana Samatta, playing for Le Havre in Ligue 1, will lead the attack in Morocco, along with veteran forward Simon Msuva from Al-Talaba SC in the Iraq Stars League.
In defence, Haji Ali Mnoga from Salford City in EFL League Two will be a key player. Mnoga could have played for both England and Tanzania but chose to represent the African nation.
Cyprian Thobias Kachwele, a defender with Whitecaps FC 2 (MLS Next Pro), is another player coach Gamondi is counting on. Kachwele was first called up to the Taifa Stars in 2024 for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Hussein of Young Africans, the Mainland champions, is also important. His consistent play at left-back adds stability to the defence.
What does Coach Miguel Gamondi say?
Before heading to their training camp in Egypt, Gamondi said his goal in Morocco is to bring something special to the Tanzanian fans.
We want to do something important for Tanzanian football and show the dedication of our players and the country. It's a big competition, but nothing is impossible. "We have to dream and believe," the coach said.
December is when our AFCON plan really gets going, and we'll use that time to improve the team and prepare to compete at the highest level.
We’ve mixed youth with experience, and this camp is a place to learn for everyone involved.”
On the opportunity to lead Tanzania at AFCON, Gamondi said, “I’m honoured to represent Tanzania, and the badge means everything—it represents the trust of millions.” This country is now a part of me.
Tanzania captain Shomari Kapombe commented on their preparations: Training has been tough but good, and we’re getting used to the new coaches, learning every day, and getting ready to give it our all.
Here’s Tanzania’s final 28-man AFCON squad:
Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS), and Zuberi Foba (Azam FC).
Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto (Young Africans), Shomari Kapombe (Simba SC), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam FC), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans), Nickson Kibabage (Simba SC), Alphonse Mkabule (Shamakhi, Azerbaijan), Wilson Nnang (Simba SC), Novatus Dismas (Göztepe FC, Turkey), Kelvin Nashon (Tanda Jiji), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC), Haji Mnoga (Salford City, England), Dickson Job (Young Africans).
Midfielders: Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans), Habibu Iddi (Singida BS), Tarrryn Allouche (Rochdale AFC, England), Charles Mombwa (Floriana FC, Malta), Morice Abraham (Simba SC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Ahmed Pipino (Azam FC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC), and Iddi Selemani (Azam FC).
Forwards: Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre, France), Elias Maguli (Azam FC / Ufaransa), Shomari Lawi (Aalborg BK, Denmark), and Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba, Iraq).
CRISTIANO RONALDO PROTESTS AL-HILAL'S BENZEMA DEAL BY SKIPPING AL-NASSR LEAGUE MATCH
Cristiano Ronaldo is fuming. Discover why the Al-Nassr star skipped his last match and is now threatening to leave Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the main attraction in the Saudi Pro League ever since he landed in the Middle East three years ago. Now, for the first time, it looks like he’s actually thinking about leaving. He’s frustrated. He feels the playing field isn’t level, and it’s starting to get to him.
Here’s the deal: Four clubs in the league—Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli—get their backing straight from the state. But Ronaldo sat out Al-Nassr’s match against Al-Riyadh on Monday night. Why? He was protesting. He found out Al-Hilal was about to sign Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad, and that was the last straw. From Ronaldo’s perspective, Al-Hilal keeps getting more freedom to splash cash than everyone else. They’re the current champions, and Ronaldo still hasn’t managed to win his first Saudi title.
Saudi officials tried to calm him down. According to Diario AS, they reached out and argued that most of Al-Hilal’s extra spending comes from Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, not the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Hilal just brought in Kader Meite for €30 million, Saimon Bouabre for €23 million, and now Benzema. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, only managed two free transfers this winter. Sure, they spent a lot more in the summer, but that didn’t seem to matter to Ronaldo.
Reports from Portugal, cited by AS, say Ronaldo’s not ruling anything out—not even leaving Saudi Arabia this summer. That’s despite just signing an extension with Al-Nassr until 2027.
And honestly, he has a point. Since he arrived, Al-Hilal have spent €647 million, while Al-Nassr have shelled out €410 million and Al-Ittihad €365 million. These numbers probably don’t include salaries—and let’s face it, nobody’s making more than Ronaldo. He’s supposed to return on Friday when Al-Nassr face Al-Ittihad, but right now, no one really knows if he’ll play or if he’s planning his next move.
N’GOLO KANTE SKIPS TRAINING AS AL-ITTIHAD BLOCK HIS MOVE TO FENERBAHCE OFFICIALLY
N’Golo Kante has gone on strike at Al-Ittihad after a paperwork error blocked his move to Fenerbahce. Can he still sign by Friday?
N’Golo Kanté didn’t show up for Al-Ittihad training on Tuesday, and it’s not hard to see why. He was all set to head to Fenerbahçe, but the deal fell apart at the last minute—apparently because Al-Ittihad messed up some paperwork. Kante was supposed to fly to Istanbul and sign, but thanks to this administrative slip, he’s stuck in limbo. There’s still a shot at reviving the transfer sinceKanté Turkey’s transfer window stays open until Friday, February 6.
Kante was one of the first big European names to jump to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ittihad in 2023 after seven years with Chelsea. He’s been a key player in Jeddah, helping Al-Ittihad win the 2024-25 league title and the King’s Cup.
Then, in the middle of the January window, word got out that Fenerbahce wanted him. The Turkish club were eager to add a World Cup winner to their squad. The plan was to swap Kante for Youssef En-Nesyri, who’d head to Saudi Arabia. Everything seemed set until deadline day, when news broke that an error by Al-Ittihad in the Transfer Matching System stopped the transfer cold.
Fenerbahce didn’t hold back. They blamed Al-Ittihad directly, saying they’d done everything right: agreements with the players, medicals, paperwork, all wrapped up on time. But Al-Ittihad entered something wrong in the system, and that was that. Fenerbahçe even asked for an extension and reached out to FIFA, but nothing moved. In the end, the deal died, and Fenerbahçe put out a statement saying they understood the frustration and would keep working to strengthen the squad.
Meanwhile, Kante’s making his feelings clear. According to Ben Jacobs, he skipped training on Tuesday, still hoping the move to Fenerbahce can happen. Santi Aouna says talks between the clubs aren’t dead yet. L’Equipe is reporting that Kanté doesn’t want to play for Al-Ittihad while he waits for FIFA’s decision. With the Turkish window open until Friday, there’s still a glimmer of hope for Kante, though En-Nesyri’s move is off the table for now.
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