DAR ES SALAAM – In a remarkable show of unity, Tanzania’s football giants Simba SC and Young Africans SC (Yanga SC) have put aside their fierce domestic rivalry to form the core of the Taifa Stars squad heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Coach Miguel Gamondi’s 28-man roster relies heavily on these two Dar es Salaam powerhouses, showcasing their dominance in shaping the national team.
The squad blends overseas stars like captain Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre) and veteran Simon Msuva with a strong local contingent. Key players include Simba’s Shomari Kapombe and Yakoub Suleiman, and Yanga’s Bakari Mwamnyeto and Mohamed Hussein, bringing experience and grit to crucial positions. This fusion of rivals creates an intriguing dynamic – will the Kariakoo Derby foes unite for national glory?
With Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda in Group C, Tanzania needs every bit of continental experience and winning mentality these clubs offer to make history and advance beyond the group stage. The stage is set for Simba and Yanga stars to transform rivalry into national pride.
Tanzania Final Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS), 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, Turkey), Kelvin Nashon (Tanda Jiji), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC) Haji Mnoga (Salford City, England), Dickson Job (Young Africans)
Midfielders / Forwards: Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans), Habibu Iddi (Singida BS), Tarrryn Allouche (Rochdale, England), Charles Mombwa (Floriana, Malta), Morice Abraham (Simba SC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Ahmed Pipino (Azam FC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC), Iddi Selemani (Azam FC), Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre, France), Elias Maguli (Azam FC), Shomari Lawi (Aalborg BK, Denmark), Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba, Iraq)
Coach: Miguel Gamondi
