Namungo reached Angola [on Friday] to play their final Caf Confederation Cup preliminary game against Agosto. On reaching Angola, all players were subjected to Covid-19 tests, and later on, the authorities directed the whole team to be quarantined in the military premises which contravene the Confederation of African Football (Caf) directives. TFF has been in constant communication with Caf to find an amicable solution fast to allow Namungo to continue with their preparations for the game that will be played on February 14.
The East Africans were paired against Primeiro de Agosto of Angola in a draw conducted on January 8. The Tanzanian Premier League side, who are making a first appearance at this stage, were scheduled to play away, before a home match against the Angolan outfit, on February 14 and 21, respectively.
Tanzania parts ways with Ndayiragije following CHAN exit
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has parted ways with
Taifa Stars head coach Ettiene Ndayiragije two weeks after early exit from the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroon 2020.
Taifa Stars did not impress in the just concluded CHAN after finishing third in Group D behind Guinea and Zambia.
TFF confirmed in its statement released on Thursday (11 February 2021) that the Burundian coach left his position on mutual consent.
âWe thank Ndayiragije for his services and commitment during his tenure with
Taifa Stars and wish him good luck in his future endeavor. TFF will name his successor after finalizing all the procedure,â read the statement.
Goal.
“We will make an announcement anytime soon to confirm the changes we have effected to the technical bench of the national team.”
Another source, who did not want to be named, also confirmed he had talked to Ndayiragije, who revealed he had been fired and was no longer the coach of the team.
“I spoke to Ndayiragije today [Wednesday] and he indeed told me he is no longer the coach of Taifa Stars, he never gave me further details but what he said, is they have already parted ways amicably,” confirmed the source.
Goal now understands TFF is working on plans to re-hire former coach Kim Poulsen to take up the vacant role.
Taifa Stars brace for 2021 CHAN finals in Cameroon
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Taifa Stars brace for 2021 CHAN finals in Cameroon
EXCEPTIONALLY motivated and in high spirits following the renewal of sponsorship for Tanzania s senior national soccer team, Taifa Stars, by multiple-award-winning beer brand, Serengeti Premium Lager, the squad is raring to go as it prepares to travel to Cameroon this weekend for the 2021.
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Wallace Karia speaks during the contract renewal between the federation and Serengeti Breweries Limited, which took place in Dar es Salaam in October, 2020. PHOTO: CORRESPONDENT
Taifa Stars, who did Tanzania s soccer lovers and the sponsors proud by qualifying for CHAN last year, have pledged to further be a source of honour, distinction and pride at the championship.