Tanzania has qualified for her first Africa Cup of Nations since 1980.
This feat was achieved by Ex-Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke.
Tanzania beat rivals Uganda 3-0 at
home to seal their place among the 24 teams whose flags would be hoisted at
Africa’s flagship tournament billed for Egypt from June.
Simon Msuva opened the floodgate for
Tanzania in the 21st minute after beating Denis Onyango.
Experienced Erasto Nyoni added a
second after the break with Aggrey Morris making it 3-0 on a memorable day for
the hosts.
Taifa Stars qualification was however
sealed following the outcome of the Lesotho, Cape Verde fixture which ended
goalless in Praia. Had Lesotho won, Tanzania’s dreams of
qualifying would have been shattered.
They now join Group L leaders Uganda
who had already qualified for the tournament prior to today’s encounter.
Unfortunately for the Cranes of
Uganda, their desire to kep a clean sheet was broken after conceding three
goals in today’s crucial match.
It means four East African teams –
Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Kenya will play at the finals in Egypt 2019.
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