Tricky test for new Stars coach

Young Africans have lined up a high-profile friendly ahead of next month’s Community Shield match against Mainland champions Azam FC.

Japan and Greece face a high-stakes World Cup shoot-out here today after opening match defeats which have left their participation in the tournament hanging by a thread.

>The national soccer team, Taifa Stars, face a tough path to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals after being drawn against Zimbabwe yesterday.

>The Under-20 national soccer team, Ngorongoro Heroes, head coach, John Simkoko, has acknowledged that his side faces their biggest hurdle against Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on the way to a potential Africa Youth Championship final place.

The national soccer team, Taifa Stars, will play two high-profile warm-ups before going head-to-head with Mozambique’s Mambas in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier.

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Taifa Stars head coach Mart Nooij says only a win over Benin in today’s international friendly match will make up for the national team’s embarrassing show in their last two matches.

President Jakaya Kikwete said the national soccer team, Taifa Stars players and coaches should determine to win their next stage of 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria for them to advance into the group stage.

>Tanzania play a strength-testing match against Malawi today before departing for Harare for a tricky 2015 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) showdown against Zimbabwe on Sunday.