The Tanzanian national football team, known as the Taïfa Stars, has revealed the official squad numbers that will adorn the jerseys of its key players. The unveiling took place as the team gears up for their third Africa Cup of Nations appearance, with ambitions set high despite being drawn into a challenging group alongside Morocco, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Leading the Taïfa Stars onto the pitch, Captain Mbwana Samatta will proudly don the number 10 jersey, embodying the team’s aspirations in the tournament.
Samatta, along with key figures like Feisal Salum and Simon Msuva, has received their designated numbers, creating a sense of unity and identity within the squad.
Simon Msuva, the dynamic forward from JS Kabylie, will sport the number 12, while Feisal Salum, another pivotal figure in the Tanzanian selection, will showcase his skills wearing his preferred number 6 jersey.
The full list of squad numbers for the selected players is as follows:
1 – Kwesi Kawawa
2 – Haji Mnoga
3 – Mudathir Yahya
4 – Ibrahim Abdulla Hamad
5 – Dickson Job
6 – Feisal Salum
7 – Himid Mao
8 – Morice Abraham
9 – Cyprian Kachwele
10 – Mbwana Samatta
11 – Tarryn Allarakhia
12 – Simon Msuva
13 – Beno Kakolanya
14 – Bakari Mwamnyeto
15 – Mohamed Hussein
16 – Lusajo Mwaikenda
17 – Sospeter Bajana
18 – Aishi Manula
19 – Mzamiru Yassin
20 – Novatus Dimas
21 – Kokola Charles M’Mombwa
22 – Kibu Denis
23 – Ben Starkie
24 – Abdi Hassan Banda
25 – Abdulmalik Zakaria
26 – Mano Danilo Van Den Bos
27 – Mohamed Ali Omar Sagaf
The unveiling of these numbers signifies the meticulous planning and anticipation surrounding the Taïfa Stars’ campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations, igniting excitement among fans and emphasizing the unity and determination of the Tanzanian squad.
