Tanzania’s Taifa Stars have touched down in Kenya ahead of Sunday’s international friendly against the host at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.

The two neighbours are using the build up tie to prepare for AFCON 2017 Qualifiers where Tanzania will face Egypt in Dar es Salaam while the Harambee Stars of Kenya will host Congo Brazzaville on June 4 and 5 respectively.

The 18 man team under Coach Benjamin Mkwasa “Master” comprises Yanga keeper Deo Munishi, TP Mazembe winger Thomas Ulimwengu, Genk forward Mbwana Samatta among others.

Kenya team has been in camp at Utalii Hotel, Nairobi since Monday as they sharpen ahead of the two matches.

Tanzania Squad:

Goalkeepers – Deogratius Munishi (Young Africans), Aishi Manula (Azam FC), Benny Kakolanya (Tanzania Prisons)

Defenders – Mwinyi Haji, Juma Abdul (Young Africans), Aggrey Moris, David Mwantika, Erasto Nyoni (Azam FC), Mohammed Hussein (Simba), Vicent Andrew (Mtibwa Sugar)

Midfielders – Hamid Mao, Farid Mussa (Azam), Jonas Mkude, Mwinyi Kazimoto (Simba), Mohammed Ibrahim, Shiza Kichuya (Mtibwa Sugar), Ismail Issa (JKT Ruvu), Juma Mahadhi (Coastal Union), Hassan Kabunda (Mwadui FC)

Strikers – Thomas Ulimwengu (TP Mazembe), Mbwana Samatta (KDC Genk), Elias Maguli (Stand United), Ibrahim Ajib (Simba), John Bocco (Azam), Deus Kaseke (Young Africans), Jeremiah Juma (Tanzania Prisons).

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