The national team of Tanzania, known as 'Taifa Stars', has kicked off its campaign in the 2024 African Nations Championship for Local Players (CHAN) with a solid victory of 2-0 against Burkina Faso.
The opening match of Group B took place today, August 2, 2025, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
In a game witnessed by thousands of fans who flocked to the stadium, Taifa Stars displayed an impressive level of play from start to finish, dominating many areas of the field and showcasing exceptional discipline.
This victory was achieved through goals scored in two different halves of the match, with the first goal netted during the dying moments of the first half, at the 45+3 minute mark, by the rising star striker, Abdul Suleiman 'Sopu', who secured the lead for the Stars with a penalty kick.
The second half began with both teams pushing hard, as Burkina Faso sought to equalize, but they found themselves up against a solid defensive wall from Taifa Stars, who then added a second goal in the 71st minute through left-back Mohamed Hussein 'Tshabalala'.
This win places Tanzania at the top of Group B with three points, setting them up nicely for the next stage of the tournament.
Football fans in the country have expressed immense joy over this victory, believing that their team has a strong chance of going far in this year's CHAN, especially since the tournament is being held at home where the Taifa Stars draw significant support from their fans.
Overall, the win against Burkina Faso has sparked new hope among soccer enthusiasts in the country, as the Taifa Stars continue to prepare for upcoming matches to bring honor to the nation.