Congo Brazzaville face Tanzania in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Alphonse Massamba-Débat Stadium. Later in the evening, Morocco host Niger in the same group.
Date & Time: Friday, September 5 – 16:00 GMT (17:00 Congo time, 19:00 Tanzania time)
How to Watch: TV3, AzamTV.
Group E standings
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- Morocco – 15 points (5 matches)
- Tanzania – 9 points (5)
- Zambia – 6 points (5)
- Niger – 6 points (4)
- Congo Brazzaville – 0 points (5)
Tanzania sit second in the group, six points behind leaders Morocco, while Congo are bottom with zero points.
Form guide
- Tanzania: beat Niger 1-0, beat Zambia 1-0, lost 2-0 to Morocco
- Congo Brazzaville: inconsistent, but known for fast starts in games
- Tanzania’s only four goals conceded have all come against Morocco
What the coach said
Taifa Stars coach Hemed Suleiman says his side are ready for the challenge in Brazzaville. “The team is well-prepared for this away fixture and focused on securing a positive result before returning home to face Niger on September 9 at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar.”
Key players
- Tanzania: Mbwana Samatta (captain, striker), Simon Msuva, Clement Mzize, Novatus Damian, Feisal Salum
- Congo Brazzaville: dangerous on the break.
Previous meeting
- The reverse fixture was awarded to Tanzania as a forfeit after FIFA penalised Congo. Though the ruling was later overturned, Tanzania retained the points.
What’s at stake
- Tanzania need victory to stay on the race for a runner-up finish.
- Congo must win their first point.
Prediction and betting outlook
Tanzania have been tight at the back and efficient in attack, while Congo remain unpredictable. The safest call is under 2.5 goals.
Exact score prediction: Congo Brazzaville 2-0 Tanzania.
