For Tanzania, it was all about getting tactics right

Shomari Kapombe celebrates with teammates after netting an 89th-minute goal that secured Tanzania a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Group B encounter at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, on August 6, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Tanzania's head coach Hemed Suleiman praised his team's tactical play and resilience after a late 89th minute strike from Shomari Kapombe secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mauritania on Wednesday night.

The win elevated Taifa Stars to six points from two matches at the top of Group B in the 2024 African Nations Championships, bringing them closer to the knockout stages