KIGALI, March 26 -- TANZANIAS national team, Taifa Stars, will face Liechtenstein in the FIFA Series in Kigali today, as part of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals next year.

The fixture is one of two matches in the four-team tournament, which also includes Aruba and Macau. The series brings together national teams from different confederations in a centralised location for friendly matches during the international window.

The FIFA Series was introduced by FIFA to increase the number of competitive international fixtures for teams that do not regularly face opposition from other regions. It is also designed to expose national sides to different playing styles and improve competitive balance across world football b...