Tanzania, Aug. 24 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's growing reputation in youth football will face its biggest international test later this year when the country competes at two FIFA World Cup finals, with Brazil providing a common and formidable obstacle for both teams.

The Tanzania U-20 women's team will make its debut at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland from September 5 to 27, while the U-17 men's team will compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar from November 19 to December 13.

Remarkably, both Tanzanian sides have been drawn in groups featuring Brazil, giving the country an unusual opportunity to measure its progress against one of the world's most successful football nations.

Tough opening for U-20 side

The U-20 women f...