The Tanzania National team, the Taifa Stars, camping in Cairo, Egypt has been boosted by the arrival of skipper Mbwana Samatta.Samatta who plies his trade with PAOK Salonika in Greece arrived on Thursday ahead of the team’s first friendly match against Egypt slated for January 7th, 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_7779599##The Tanzanian team under the watchful eyes of coach Adel Amrouche are preparing ahead of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 set for January 13th to February 11th in Cote d’Ivoire. Taifa Stars are placed in Group F alongside Morocco, DR Congo and Zambia.Upon arrival, Samatta made it clear that they have to prepare well because anything is possible in the prestigious continental showpiece. “We are certainly going to challenge and give a good account in Cote d’Ivoire,” added Samatta. CAPTAIN LA NCHI LIPO CAIRO : Nahodha wa Taifa Stars, Mbwana Samatta amejiunga na kambi iliyopo Cairo, Misri kujiandaa na AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast. @TaifaStars_ @Samagoal_77 pic.twitter.com/kTZBBLw1qh— TFF TANZANIA (@Tanfootball) January 4, 2024 Few days ago, coach Amrouche also made it clear that the team has to work hard because they aim to win matches and not draw or suffer defeat. “I have all confidence in my players. We shall give everything as coaches, players, and supporters for Tanzania,” offered the former Harambee Stars gaffer.Tanzania will carry the CECAFA flag since they are the only team that qualified to play at the AFCON 2023.Cameroonian Superman to play two games in 24 hoursSquadGoalkeepers: Kwesi Kawawa, Beno Kakolanya, Metacha Mnata, Aishi ManulaDefenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Haji Mnoga, Abdi Banda, Novatus Dismas, Dickson Job, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Mohamed Husein, Abdulmalik Zakaria, Miano DaniloMidfielders: Himid Mao, Feisal Salum, Twariq Abdillahi, Morice Abraham, Mzamiru Yassin, Kibu Dennis, Tarryn Allarakhia, Mudathiri Yahya, Sospeter Bajana, Khleffin Hamdoun, Mohammed OmarForwards: Cyprian Kachwele, Ben Starkie, Abdul Suleiman, Mbwana Samatta, Charles M’mombwa, Simon Msuva
