Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, confirming the group tasked with guiding the Taifa Stars to their first-ever knockout-stage appearance.
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The squad — a blend of key overseas stars and top performers from domestic giants Simba SC, Young Africans, and Azam FC — reflects Gamondi’s philosophy of building a “strong, well-balanced side” rooted in local identity.
Samatta, Msuva Headline Final Squad
Captain Mbwana Samatta returns in top form after a resurgence with French Ligue 1 side Le Havre, while experienced forward Simon Msuva also makes the final cut.
Gamondi has kept faith with standout Premier League performers such as Feisal Salum, Mohammed Hussein, Pascal Msindo, Yakoub Suleiman, and rising talents Kelvin Nashon and Novatus Dismas.
England-based defender Haji Mnoga (Salford City) is among the notable foreign-based inclusions, bringing continuity and experience following his AFCON 2023 appearance.
Tanzania Eye Historic Breakthrough
Drawn in a demanding Group A with Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda, Tanzania will aim to surpass their highest-ever points tally achieved in 2023.
Gamondi has challenged his squad to “push to get results in every game” as they pursue a maiden knockout-stage qualification.
Tanzania open their AFCON 2025 campaign against Nigeria on 23 December, before facing Uganda (27 December) and Tunisia (30 December).
Tanzania’s Final 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
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 FC, 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)
Tarryn Allouche (Rochdale AFC, England)
Charles Mombwa (Floriana FC, 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 / Ufaransa)
Shomari Lawi (Aalborg BK, Denmark)
Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba, Iraq)
