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President Suluhu hosted the squad at a special ceremony in Dar-es-salaam city, where the players presented her with a signed jersey and expressed heartfelt thanks for her unwavering support throughout their campaign.

The president of the Federal Republic of Tanzania Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan offered a $200,000 (about Ug.Shs 720,000,000) financial offer to the national football team of Tanzania.

This follows a standout performance where the Taifa Stars qualified to the knockout stage of the AFCON 2025 competition in Morocco.

Tanzania collected two points after two 1-all draws with Uganda and Tunisia having lost 1-2 to Nigeria in the Group C contests.

Charles William Kokola M’Mombwa who features for Floriana in the Maltese league scored Tanzania’s goal against Nigeria Super Eagles in Fes.

Simon Happygod Msuva of Al-Talaba Sports Club in Iraq scored the penalty against Uganda and Azam’s Feisal Salum Abdallah was on target for Tanzania against Tunisia.

At the round of 16 stage, Tanzania bravely fought on and lost 1-0 to the tournament hosts Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat city.

Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan receives an autographed team jersey

President Suluhu hosted the squad at a special ceremony in Dar-es-salaam city, where the players presented her with a signed jersey and expressed heartfelt thanks for her unwavering support throughout their campaign.

Her leadership and encouragement was a motivating force for the team.

Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president John Karia Wallace also accompanied the team.

Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan poses with some officials of the Tanzania Football Federation and sports ministry team

The 2025 AFCON adventure for Tanzania is envisaged as one for pride, passion and promise remain stronger than ever.

Their spirited performance in Morocco captured the hearts of fans across the country and showcased Tanzanian football on the continental stage.

Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan receives a plaque from CAF

Tanzania will co-host AFCON 2027 PAMOJA alongside Kenya and Uganda.

The Government of Tanzania has invested immensely in different sports infrastructure such as the National Stadium in Dar es salaam (60,000), CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza (35,000), Kambarage Stadium in Shinyanga (30,000), Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma (30,000), Gombani stadium in Chake Chake (30,000) and Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro (20,000), among others.

Tanzania players singing the national anthem | Credit: John Batanudde

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