Tanzania national team (Taifa Stars) interim head coach Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman has confirmed a clean bill of health for his squad ahead of the Group H AFCON qualifier against Ethiopia on September 4 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Coach Morocco also urged fans to show up in large numbers to support the national team in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After their match against Ethiopia, Taifa Stars will face Guinea on September 10 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.

“According to our medical staff, all players are in good condition and are adapting well to our training regimen. This isn’t new for us; our players are familiar with our approach, as some have participated in previous AFCON tournaments while others are pushing for their first appearance.

“I am optimistic that under our methods, we can create a strong team. We have been training since Thursday and are making steady progress. Recognizing the significance of this match, we urge fans to come out in large numbers to support the team,” said the coach as quoted by the Guardian.

Under Morocco’s guidance, Taifa Stars have selected a squad predominantly composed of locally-based players. Experienced players Mbwana Samatta and Simon Msuva are absent, with Msuva currently finalising a club move.

Notably, defender Dickson Job, who was dropped during the World Cup qualifiers against Zambia, has been reinstated to the 23-man squad.