Tanzania’s Star Vows to Fight Morocco and Write History in AFCON Knockout Clash
1 January 2026
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Faisal Salom, Tanzania's standout forward, acknowledged the difficulty of the looming clash with host Morocco on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, as part of AFCON 2025's knockout stage.
Salom said in a statement on Thursday that the game won't be easy given it's played on the hosts' soil, but that Tanzania's players remain determined to fight for a positive result and deliver their best on the pitch.
He expressed pride in what they have achieved so far, saying reaching the knockout rounds is a meaningful milestone in the team's journey, and he is determined to keep writing Tanzania's football history.
Salom also noted that no Tanzania player has been injured since the tournament began, a factor he believes will help them continue with confidence.
He added that ambitions still stand and the team will keep trying to go as far as possible in the competition.
Punchline 1: If football were a sniper's shot, Tanzania just landed a bullseye on history.
Punchline 2: Morocco's defense may be stubborn, but the history books already have Tanzania's autograph on the page.
