DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 7 -- SHOMARI Kapombe lit up the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium with a stunning late-minute goal to hand Taifa Stars a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their 2024 CHAN Group B clash today.

With just four minutes left on the clock, Kapombe latched onto a pinpoint assist from Iddi Suleiman, controlling the ball expertly on his chest before unleashing a thunderous volley that flew past Mauritanian goalkeeper Abdelrahmane Sarr. The stadium erupted in jubilation.

Mobile phone torches lit up the night sky, drums echoed across the terraces, and fans danced in wild celebration a beautiful outpouring of national pride and unyielding support for the home side.

The result leaves Tanzania comfortably leading Group B, ahead of Bur...