Tanzania
TanzaniaSeason Statistics
Africa Cup of NationsGroup CSeason 2025Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3Qualification | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4Qualification |  Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Full Squad
Midfielders
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 4 matches
Recent Results
Africa Cup of Nations
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The Tanzania national team, nicknamed "the Taifa Stars" (Stars of the Nation), is governed by the Tanzania Football Federation, founded in 1930. They made a historic return to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after a 39-year absence, and are currently led by interim Argentine head coach Miguel Ángel Gamondi.
Legendary players
- Mbwana Samatta — the first Tanzanian player to feature in the English Premier League, with Aston Villa.
World Cup
Tanzania have never qualified for the World Cup. They have won the CECAFA Cup three times (1974, 1994, 2010), and returned to the AFCON in 2019 after a 39-year absence.
FIFA ranking
Tanzania rank among the nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 4 matches played
Morocco✈️Recent Arrivals
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Tanzania News
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Frequently asked questions
When is Tanzania's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Tanzania's current standing?+
Tanzania are currently 4 in Africa Cup of Nations with 2 points.
Who is Tanzania's most iconic player?+
Mbwana Samatta, the first Tanzanian in the English Premier League.
Has Tanzania ever qualified for the World Cup?+
No, never.
When did Tanzania return to the AFCON after a long absence?+
In 2019, after a 39-year absence.
When was the Tanzania Football Federation founded?+
In 1930.