All the officials of the match were females and that means the Tanzania-Namibia encounter became the first African senior men’s game to be officiated by women officials.
Lidya Tafesse of Ethiopia, assistant referees Bernadettar Asimenye Kwimbira of Malawi and Nigeria’s Mimisen Agatha Iyorhe, were the officials for the game.
Musa scored when Namibia’s goalkeeper Kamaijanda Ndisiro was unable to effectively deal with a cross from Ayub Lyanga in the 65th minute and that invited the Yanga SC forward, who slotted home the opener.
The Brave Warriors came close to equalising in the 77th minute when Isaskar Guribab tricked Tanzania’s goalkeeper Aishi Manula but his effort went wide.
Taifa Stars brace for 2021 CHAN finals in Cameroon
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Taifa Stars brace for 2021 CHAN finals in Cameroon
EXCEPTIONALLY motivated and in high spirits following the renewal of sponsorship for Tanzania s senior national soccer team, Taifa Stars, by multiple-award-winning beer brand, Serengeti Premium Lager, the squad is raring to go as it prepares to travel to Cameroon this weekend for the 2021.
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Wallace Karia speaks during the contract renewal between the federation and Serengeti Breweries Limited, which took place in Dar es Salaam in October, 2020. PHOTO: CORRESPONDENT
Taifa Stars, who did Tanzania s soccer lovers and the sponsors proud by qualifying for CHAN last year, have pledged to further be a source of honour, distinction and pride at the championship.
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The custodian was high on confidence and ensured he organized his back-four well. He ensured his team did not leak a vital early goal by making a crucial save in the initial exchanges.
The Taifa Star was solid throughout and helped in buildup from the back. It explains why coach Etienne Ndayiragije always considers him for the national team assignments.