Overview
Tanzania is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Taifa Stars, has played 601 recorded internationals since 1945, winning 163 of them (27.1%).
Tanzania have played at 4 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Tanzania 46th in Africa and 180th in the world.
With about 70.5 million people and its capital in Dodoma, Tanzania has produced 215 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Tanzanian footballers
Mbwana SamattaTanzania · Aston Villa F.C.
Nizar KhalfanTanzania · b. 1988
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Simon MsuvaTanzania · b. 1993
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Mrisho NgasaTanzania · b. 1989
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Leodgar TengaTanzania · b. 1955
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Nadir HaroubTanzania · b. 1982
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Erasto NyoniTanzania · b. 1988
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Kelvin YondanTanzania · b. 1984
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Thomas UlimwenguTanzania · b. 1993
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Raphael BoccoTanzania · b. 1989
Adi YussufTanzania · b. 1992
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Juma KasejaTanzania · b. 1985
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Simon Msuva
- Mbwana Samatta
- Thuwein Ali
- Peter Tino
- Jerson Tegete
- Thomas Ulimwengu
- Thuwein Waziri
- Danny Mrwanda
Where Tanzanian players play
10 active Tanzanian players are currently at clubs outside Tanzania. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Tanzania
Main competitions: Tanzanian Premier League, Zanzibar Premier League, Tanzanian First Division League.
- Simba Sports Clubfounded 1936
- Young Africans S.C.founded 1935
- Azam F.C.founded 2007
- Simba Queens
- JKT Queens
- Mtibwa Sugar F.C.founded 1988
- Moro United F.C.
- Yanga Princess
- Kagera Sugar FC
- Coastal Unionfounded 1948
Where Tanzanian footballers are born
2 Tanzania internationals were born abroad, most often in British Empire (1), United Kingdom (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Tanzania. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Tanzania national team?
Tanzania are nicknamed the Taifa Stars.
How many times have Tanzania won AFCON?
Tanzania have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Tanzania played at the World Cup?
No, Tanzania have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Tanzania?
In our match database, Simon Msuva leads with 7 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Tanzanian footballer?
By international recognition, Mbwana Samatta is the best-known Tanzanian footballer in our database, followed by Nizar Khalfan and Simon Msuva.
What is the biggest stadium in Tanzania?
Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium is the largest football stadium in Tanzania in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.