Samatta speak after a draw against Sudan

Captain of the Tanzanian national team 'Taifa Stars' Mbwana Samatta has said that the friendly game against Sudan played in Saudi Arabia yesterday is a good test for major competitions

Jana Stars was forced to draw 1-1 against Sudan in a game played in Saudi Arabia. The game is on FIFA

's calendar

Samatta said before the game, the coach told them there were things he wanted to see in the game that would help him prepare for the big tournament

"I think it's a good test for the players and the technical bench. Before the game, the coach told us there were things he wanted to see in this game and I believe he has seen them"

"I believe you will help us in preparing for the big competition that is coming before us," said Samatta

In November 2023, Stars face two World Cup qualifying matches against Niger and Morocco before heading to Ivory Coast for the Afcon 2023 championship in January 2024