Africa Cup of Nations: Tanzania factfile

Fixtures: Dec 23 v Nigeria, Fes (1200), Dec 27 v Uganda, Rabat (1430), Dec 30 v Tunisia, Rabat (1700)

Qualifying: Group H runners-up

Results: Democratic Republic of Congo 0-2 home 0-1 away, Guinea 1-0 2-1, Ethiopia 0-0 2-0

Leading scorers: 2 - Simon Msuva, Feisal Salum

Captain: Mbwana Samatta, forward

Coach: Miguel Gamondi (ARG)

Rankings: 27 Africa, 112 world

Previous appearances: 3

Best placing: Never past first round

Most goals scored: Kenya 2-3 (2019)

Most goals conceded: Kenya 2-3, Algeria 0-3 (both 2019), Morocco 0-3 (2024)

Popular name: Taifa Stars