DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 27 -- AS the nation turns its attention to the forthcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April this year, our message to the Twiga Stars is clear: Prepare well, compete with discipline and belief, and represent Tanzania with purpose.

The task ahead is demanding, yet it is an opportunity to write a new chapter for womens football in our country. The Twiga Stars enter the tournament aware of their history.

Previous appearances at the finals in 2010 and 2024 ended at the group stage. Those outcomes should not weigh heavily on this squad; rather, they should serve as reference points.

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