Kibu Denis misses out as Tanzania unveil squad for World Cup qualifiers

Tanzania national team head coach Hemed Suleiman has unveiled a 23-man squad ahead of Taifa Stars two vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Congo Brazzaville and Niger in September.

 

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Among the players missing from the squad is Simba SC forward Kibu Dennis, goalkeeper Aishi Manula, central defender Abdulrazack Hamza, midfielder Ahmed Pipino, and strikers Jammy Simba and Ibrahim Ahmada.

However, the new faces in the squad include goalkeepers Yakoub Suleiman (JKT Tanzania), Hussein Masaraga (Singida Big Stars) and Antony Remi (Azam).

Defensively, the squad includes Shomary Kapombe (Simba), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam) and Wilson Nangu (JKT Tanzania), alongside experienced campaigners Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans), Pascal Msindo (Azam), Ibrahim Abdullah (Yanga) and Dickson Job (Yanga).

Taifa Stars will first take on Congo Brazzaville on September 5 and conclude the international window with a home game against Niger on September 9. They are currently sitting six points behind group leaders Morocco and hold a three-point advantage over third-placed Zambia at the halfway point.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (JKT Tanzania), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS), and Antony Remy (Azam FC U-20).

Defenders: Shomari Kapombe (Simba SC), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam FC), Wilson Nangu (JKT Tanzania), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans SC), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC), Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans SC), and Dickson Job (Young Africans SC).

Midfielders: Yusuph Kagoma (Simba SC), Novatus Dismas (Göztepe FC, Turkey), Yahya Zaid (Azam FC), Edmund John (Young Africans SC), Charles M’Mombwa (Floriana FC, Malta), and Mudathir Yahya (Young Africans SC).

Forwards: Clement Mzize (Young Africans SC), Mbwana Samatta (Le Havre AC, France), Abdulhamis Suleiman (Azam FC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba SC, Iraq), Iddi Selemani (Azam FC), Selemani Mwalimu (Simba SC).

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