DAR ES SALAAM: Morocco defeated Tanzania’s national team, the “Taifa Stars,” 2-0 in the Africa World Cup 2026 qualifying match.
Morocco scored their first maximum points of the campaign in Tuesday night’s match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Taifa Stars troubles
After enjoying strong pressuring, the visitors took the lead in the 27th minute thanks to a long-range volley by Hakim Ziyech.
Goalie Kwesi Kawawa of Taifa Stars found it challenging to clear the ball when it rebounded in front of him, taunting him with its force.
The Atlas Lions looked powerful in every area as they proceeded to enjoy a significant amount of the game in the second half.
The 54th-minute own goal by Lusajo Mwaikenda clinched the victory for the African heavyweights.
After ten minutes, Novatus Dismas received a second yellow card for a foul, bringing Tanzania national team down to ten men.
