AFCON: Charles M’Mombwa tips Tanzania for surprise tag in Morocco

Tanzania national team midfielder Charles M’Mombwa has explained why Taifa Stars will surprise many when they arrive to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Morocco in December.

The 27-year-old, who was born in DR Congo but was raised in Tanzania and features for Australia’s A-League with Macarthur FC, believes the East African nation have prepared more than enough to take on the best in Africa.

‘Tanzania will surprise many in Morocco’

“The preparations are going good. I can say we’ve already started our preparations. We’ve been preparing even throughout the World Cup qualifications,” the midfield dynamo told CAFOnline.com.

“And I think we’ve been able to work together as a team and we are coming together very well. I think we’re going to be, you know, a surprise, another surprise nation in this AFCON coming up.”

He added: “Yeah, I think the tournament is going to be good. You know, when the African Cup of Nations comes around, it’s always an exciting time for every nation in Africa. And us as Taifa Stars, we are very excited to be able to be participating in another one again. So, yeah, I think it’s going to be another great tournament.”

On making it to the Tanzania squad, he said: “Yeah, it’s always a great privilege, first of all, to be called into your national team. Every time I get called to the Taifa Stars it’s always a special thing for myself and my family.

“So it’s very important. It’s very important for us players to be able to represent our country, you know, in front of the world. So, yeah, I’m always grateful and very excited for the next one.”

Tanzania have been drawn in Group C consisting of African powerhouse Nigeria, former champions Tunisia as well as neighbours, Uganda, and they will start their campaign against the Super Eagles on December 23.

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