DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 12 -- TANZANIA football legends have praised the Taifa Stars for their consistent work ethic in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), a quality they say has made them the first side to secure a place in the knockout stage.

The veterans, Steven Nemes and Aboubakar Kombo, said they believe that if Stars maintain the same fighting spirit they have shown so far, they can go even further in the competition.

Speaking to ‘Daily News yesterday in Dar es Salaam, former Taifa Stars goalkeeper Steven Nemes said the team has demonstrated maturity and commitment in all three of their group matches.

“From my point of view, we are improving, and the players are giving everything. The fighting spirit hasnt dropped si...