As part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process, Tanzania welcomes Zambia to Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar for a vital encounter between the two Group E teams.
Tanzania finds itself second in the group with 10 points, while Zambia sits in fourth place with 6. With Morocco in a commanding position at the top of the group, this match will be important for Tanzania to keep its second place, while Zambia looks to finish strong.
The Taifa Stars will want to take advantage of the home crowd, while Coach Avram Grant’s Chipolopolo will need to find form and away consistency.
Match details
- Fixture: Tanzania vs Zambia
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification — CAF (Group E)
- Venue: Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar
- Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT+1 (22h00 local time)
How to watch
The match will be live on FIFA+, free to watch in regions where the service is available.
In Morocco, Arryadia / SNRT holds broadcasting rights for World Cup Qualifying matches. It’s also available on beIN Sports MENA.
Across sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport has the broadcasting rights for the CAF qualifiers, so watch on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo.
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Tanzania team news
Head coach Hemed “Morocco” Suleiman has announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zambia, with a combination of local players from Young Africans as well as some foreign-based players.
The squad has no senior forwards (Mbwana Samatta, Simon Msuva and Kelvin John) so it’s all about the in-form domestic players. Suleiman’s side will maintain the disciplined and solid defensive style they have been playing recently.
Coach Suleiman said that the team is now focusing on the future, including the AFCON finals in Morocco later this year and AFCON 2027.
Predicted lineup: Ali, Msindo, Hamad, Job, Kapombe, Dismas, Yahya, Salum, Samatta, Mzize, Msuva
Zambia team news
Head coach Avram Grant has announced a squad of 26 players for the World Cup qualifier against Tanzania. Goalkeepers Toaster Nsabata and Francis Mwansa have been dropped in favour of Patrick Chooma (Nkana FC) and Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos).
Grant expressed his frustration at local clubs that put their goalkeepers on the bench after being away with the national team. So, no domestic players are not currently at the required level to compete with players on the international stage.
Zambia’s campaign has been poor and they are out of qualification contention. Grant wants to win the remaining matches and finish second in the group.
The coach will rely on his experienced players while continuing to try out local talent, focusing on defensive discipline and organization after recent late-game collapses.
Predicted lineup: Nsabata. Chisala, Chongo, Sakala, Mfande, Sakala, Chaiva, Banda, Kangwa, Banda, Daka
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What to expect
Tanzania will set up defensively and play compactly, looking to use home conditions to disrupt Zambia’s rhythm. Grant’s should look for possession and quick combinations in attack.
Based on both teams’ recent form and tactics, the game will be close and low scoring with the midfield and transitions being the deciding factor on who wins.
Safe calls
- Tanzania Double chance (Win or Draw). Tanzania is at home and has the group position and momentum.
- Under 2.5 goals: Group E matches here have been relatively low-scoring for Tanzania and Zambia
- Prediction: Tanzania 1–1 Zambia
