Taifa Stars head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 24-man squad for Tanzania’s upcoming two-match assignment against Nigeria as the national team intensifies preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The two fixtures, scheduled for November 13 and 17, 2026, are expected to provide an important test for Tanzania as the team seeks to secure qualification for the continental tournament.
Gamondi’s selection brings together a blend of experienced players and emerging talent from Tanzania’s domestic league and foreign-based clubs, reflecting the technical bench’s efforts to assemble a competitive side for the challenge ahead.
Azam FC has five representatives in the squad: Aishi Manula, Zuberi Foba, Abdul Hamis, Himid Mao and Feisal Salum.
Simba SC has contributed two players, Antony Mligo and Nathaniel Chilambo, while Yanga SC has five representatives: Selemani Mwalimu, Clement Mzize, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job and Ibrahim Abdulla.
Other players selected from domestic clubs are Evastus Lukanima of Kagera Sugar and Sheikhan Khamis of Singida Black Stars.
The squad also features Tanzanian players competing in international leagues, including Haji Mnoga of Belgium’s Patro Eisolden, Novatus Miroshi of Türkiye’s Goztepe SK and Alphonce Manula of Algeria’s JS Kabylie.
The other foreign-based players are Ben Starkie of England’s Truro City, Simon Msuva of Iraq’s Newroz SC, Cyprian Kachwele of Ukraine’s Kryvbas, Kibu Denis of Libya’s Al Masry and Bernard Kamongo of the United States’ FC Dallas.
The selection underscores the importance of combining domestic league talent with international experience as Taifa Stars prepare for a demanding assignment against Nigeria.
For Tanzanian football supporters, the upcoming fixtures offer another opportunity to rally behind the national team as it pursues a place at AFCON 2027.
The tournament will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, marking a significant opportunity for East Africa to welcome Africa’s top national teams and showcase its capacity to stage major international sporting events.