Tusker forward Ibrahim Joshua is delighted to have been included in the Tanzania national team’s provisional squad for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.Joshua secured a place in the 53-man provisional squad released two days ago by coach Adel Amrouche.The AFCON is set to run from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in various cities on the Ivory Coast.##NAJAVA_MECA_7757542##The matches are scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Bouake, Yamoussoukro, Korhogo, and San Pedro.Amrouche, a former Harambee Stars coach, named a squad largely dominated by local-based players and is expected to trim it to 27 players, four more than has been the norm in past tournaments.Despite getting limited playing time at Tusker, Joshua is glad to have won the trust of Amrouche.Kenyan referee trio selected to officiate Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory CoastThe 29-year-old has been struggling with a knee injury that saw him miss the better part of last season. He underwent surgery in June of this year.“Every player has the ambition to play in big tournaments like the AFCON. I am craving it as well,” he told Mozzart Sport.The player who has four caps for the national team, all earned while at Tusker, however, understands that he has to work his socks off to make the final squad.Joshua, who joined Tusker in August 2021 from Ken Gold FC made his Taifa Stars bow in March last year, coming on in the second half of their 3-1 friendly victory against the Central African Republic.The performance he put in the game procured him a place on the starting team in Tanzania’s next game against Sudan.AFCON 2024: Tusker forward earns call-up to Tanzania’s provisional squadHe featured in Tanzania’s 2-1 loss to Libya in September last year before injuries curtailed his progress while in the national team’s colors.He returned to the team last month, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.Taifa Stars are placed in Group F, where they will come up against Morocco, Zambia, and the DR Congo.
