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2023 Afcon Qualifiers: Tanzania’s starting XI vs Niger - Samatta and Mpole start, John benched

The Simba SC goalkeeper reclaims his starting XI slot and relegates Metacha Mnata to the bench.

Aishi Manula

The multiple Tanzania Premier League winner will take charge of the right-back position.His trademark runs into the dangerous areas when they attack are expected to give his team a numerical advantage.

Mohamed Hussein

With Shomari Kapombe not available due to an injury sustained against Geita Gold in a league game, the Weymouth full-back - on loan from Portsmouth - has been picked ahead of Yanga SC's Shomari Kibwana, who is on the bench.

Haji Mnoga

Mwamnyeto’s leadership, no-nonsense defence, and aerial prowess have helped Yanga remain unbeaten in the league with 26 games played.Will his solidity show against Niger and help Taifa Stars record a clean sheet?

Bakari Mwamnyeto

Coach Poulsen has gone for the Mwamnyeto-Job partnership, which has been a successful combination at club level.The central defenders have been handed an opportunity to solidify their partnership and become an even stronger combination than the one of Erasto Nyoni and Kelvin Yondani that Tanzanians were used to in previous years.

Dickson Job

The 29-year-old ENPPI SC midfielder has been selected for the historical match as Mustafa Yassin, who has been in good form for Timu ya Wananchi, is benched.

Himid Mao

Miroshi, who debuted internationally with the Tanzania U20 team on February 16, 2021, against Ghana in the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania, has been drafted as a starter for the qualifier.

Novatus Miroshi

He has been a pivotal asset for Yanga in a season where they are likely to end Simba’s dominance in the league.With the help of his clever forward runs and clinical positioning, as well as precise strikes from afar, his teammates will look to him to put the opposing defenders under pressure.

Feisal Salum

One of the more experienced stars on the team, the Wydad AC forward, is expected to be aggressive as they hunt for goals and probably a win away from home.

Simon Msuva

Mpole, who came on as a second-half substitute against Sudan in a friendly match on March 29, starts ahead of benched Kelvin John.

George Mpole

The former TP Mazembe striker and the 2015 Caf Champions League’s joint top scorer, leads Taifa Stars’ onslaught against Niger.

Mbwana Samatta

2023 Afcon Qualifiers: Tanzania’s starting XI vs Niger - Samatta and Mpole start, John benched | Goal.com Cameroon

Tanzania’s starting XI to face Niger in the 2023 Afcon qualifier has been named by coach Kim Poulsen.

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