DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 1 -- TAIFA Stars Head Coach Miguel Gamondi has praised his players for fighting like “warriors” in their 1-1 draw against Madagascar, saying their spirited second-half display underlined the identity his technical bench is building for Tanzania.

Stars endured a difficult first half at Stade dHonneur de Meknes, where Madagascar controlled much of the opening period.

However, Tanzania returned from the break with greater intensity, creating several chances as they fought their way back into the contest.

“Really, Im very proud of this group of players because of how we played, especially in the second half,” Gamondi said in a post-match interview at the stadium. “We played very well, we cr...