WC QUALIFIERS: Tanzania secure crucial win against Niger

MOROCCO, Marrakesh Tanzanian’s Taifa Stars have kicked off their group E FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers on high note after defeating Niger 1-0.

The game at Stade de Marrakech in Morocco on Saturday evening has enabled the envoys to pick a crucial away win.

A deflected strike from Charles M’mombwa on the 56th minute is enough to put smiles on millions of Tanzanians.

He has made a record of scoring on his national duty debut match and most importantly, netting the priceless goal.

Skipper Mbwana Samatta and Haji Mnonga both missed good chances to stretch the lead in the second half of the game.

As it stands, in group E of the world cup qualifiers, only Zambia and Tanzania have produced wins in their opening clashes.

Up next, Taifa Stars host Morocco at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday next week.