DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 7 -- TANZANIAS national football team, Taifa Stars, Head Coach Hemed Suleiman, has emphasised the teams focus on building for the future, despite their campaign to qualify for the FIFA World Cup coming to an end.

Speaking to ‘Daily News, Coach Suleiman revealed that the team is now concentrating on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco this December, as well as the 2027 AFCON tournament, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda.

“We have begun shaping the team for AFCON Morocco and for AFCON 2027 at home. That is why we have called up many young players for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Zanzibar on Wednesday,” Suleiman said.

The coach also acknowl...