New faces pop up, seniors omitted in latest Taifa Stars squad

Veteran striker John Bocco is among senior players who have been excluded in the latest Taifa Stars squad of 23- men selected for two away international friendly matches against Libya.

Parading the players today in Dar es Salaam was the team’s Head Coach Hanour Janza who insisted that the two friendly encounters against Libya are important in shaping the team.

The full squad consists Aishi Manula (Simba), Beno Kakolanya (Simba), Saidi Kupao (Kagera Sugar), Kibwana Shomari (Young Africans), Datius Peter (Kagera Sugar) and David Luhende (Kagera Sugar).

Others are Abdulmalick Adam (Namungo), Abdi Banda (Chippa United -South Africa), Carlos Protas (Tusker – Kenya), Oscar Masal (Geita Gold), Dickson Job (Young Africans), Abdallah Mfuko (Kagera Sugar and Himid Mao (Ghazl El Mahalla – Egypt) and Sospeter Bajana (Azam).

Also, the list has Mzamiru Yassin (Simba), Feisal Salum (Young Africans), David Uromi (Moroka Swallows – South Africa), Mohamed Banka (Namungo), Mbwana Samatta (Genk – Belgium), Simon Msuva (Al Qadsiah – Soudi Arabia), Ibrahim Joshua (Tusker – Kenya), Saidi Khamis (Hatta Club – UAE) and Habib Kyombo (Simba).
Janza says all the 23 assembled players should report in camp by Sunday midnight ready for the trip expected on Tuesday of which he reiterated that it is important for the team building.

“Yes, we have called new faces whom I have seen during my time here. Let me say that this technical bench, we will open doors for new and old players,” he added.