The Tanzania men’s national football team represents Tanzania in international football. It is known as the Taifa Stars. The team is managed by the Tanzania Football Federation. It competes in African competitions and FIFA qualifiers. Home matches are usually played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. The squad is mostly made up of players from the domestic league and regional clubs.
The team has a long football history in East Africa. It takes part in tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and CECAFA competitions. Over the years, results have varied, with periods of progress and rebuilding. The team often focuses on improving structure, defence, and consistency. Many players also gain experience by playing in foreign leagues. This helps raise the overall level of the squad.
Tanzania has produced several well-known players who have played both locally and abroad. The national team setup often changes depending on form and fitness. Coaches work to balance young talent with experienced players. The goal is to improve performance in continental competitions. The team also uses international friendlies to test new tactics and combinations. Football remains one of the most popular sports in the country.
Fans closely follow the team’s progress through matches and tournaments. Support is strong during qualifiers and regional events. Many viewers track statistics, squad updates, and match analysis through football betting sites in Tanzania in October 2026 and broadcasts. Interest in football continues to grow, especially around major international fixtures. The national team plays an important role in shaping sporting identity in Tanzania. Its development reflects the wider growth of football in the region.
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Current Tournaments
As of today, Tanzania is participating in the following tournaments: Cup of Nations, Qualification; Int. Friendly Games.
Previous Match
The last match took place on 29 September 2026 against Madagascar as part of the Cup of Nations, Qualification tournament. The match Madagascar - Tanzania ended with a score of 1:1.
On Scores24, you can always find the team's recent match history (statistics, results), both in a specific tournament and overall. Our infographics will help you understand how the team performs over a certain period, how many goals they score and concede, and much more.
Upcoming Match
Tanzania will play their next match away against Nigeria as part of the Cup of Nations, Qualification tournament. The game Nigeria - Tanzania will take place on 11 November 2026.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
During this period, the team has won 1, drawn 3, and lost 6. Goal statistics: goals scored – 10; goals conceded – 11; average goals scored – 1; average goals conceded – 1.1. Average at home: scored – 0.2, conceded – 1.2; away: 1.8 scored and 1 conceded, respectively.
Statistics in the FIFA Series Tournament
In the FIFA Series tournament, the team scored 6 goals and conceded 1. On average, the Tanzania team scores 3 goals per match and concedes 0.5, with an overall average total of goals being 3.5. In home matches, the average number of goals scored is 0, and goals conceded is 0. Away, the team scores an average of 0 goals per match and concedes 0.