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Mbwana Samatta: First Tanzanian to play in the Premier League scores (Photos)

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Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - February 1, 2020 Aston Villa's Mbwana Samatta celebrates scoring their first goal. [REUTERS/Peter Nicholls] 

Kenyan and Hollywood sensation Lupita Nyong’o once said that “No matter where you are from your dreams are valid.”

Lupita’s inspirational quote came into play as the first Tanzanian national to play in the English Premier League, Mbwana Samatta, scored a header for Aston Villa in the 70th minute against Bournemouth.

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