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This remarkable feat was sealed in a hard-fought goalless draw against Algeria at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba in a thrilling finale to Group F Thursday night.
Tanzania secured their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), at the expense of neighbours Uganda prompting a heartfelt congratulation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The Taifa Stars' historic qualification for the prestigious tournament marks the third time they will compete on the continent's grandest footballing stage.
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This remarkable feat was sealed in a hard-fought goalless draw against Algeria at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba in a thrilling finale to Group F Thursday night.
The game witnessed the visiting Taifa Stars holding their ground, denying the formidable Algerian side victory and making history in the process.
After the game, President Samia Suluhu Hassan took to social media to express her joy and appreciation, saying, "You have written the history…”
“This is our third time to qualify since the establishment of this tournament. I wish you all the best."
Her message echoed the sentiments of a nation proud of its team's accomplishments.
With this result, Tanzania secured a second-place finish in the Group F qualifiers, accumulating a total of eight points.
Algeria, who had already secured their place in the tournament, finished atop the group with an impressive 16 points from six matches.
The draw against Algeria showcased the professionalism of the Taifa Stars, who successfully halted Algeria's five-game winning streak.
Even with star players like Riyad Mahrez entering the game in the second half, they could not penetrate Tanzania's solid defensive unit.
Meanwhile, for Uganda, their 2-0 victory over Niger in Marrakech, Morocco, in their final match, was not enough to secure their qualification.
Aziz Kayondo and Joseph Ochaya scored for Uganda in a dominant first half performance to deliver a result they needed on the night.
But it was too little too late in the end for the Cranes as they finished one point behind Tanzania.
This achievement marks Tanzania's return to the AFCON stage after a hiatus since 2019 and the third time in their history.
Their previous appearances were at the 1980 edition held in Lagos, Nigeria and at the 2019 AFCON held in Egypt.
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