DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 6 -- PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has hailed the national football teams historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign as a watershed moment for the country, declaring that ‘Taifa Stars have finally proved they belong at the table of continental elites.

The Stars journey ended in Rabat on Sunday following a gritty, narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in the Round of 16.

Despite the exit, the performance marked the first time in Tanzanian history that the national side progressed beyond the group stages.

Addressing a crowd during the opening of Chukwani Secondary School in Zanzibar, Nchemba said he was bullish about the teams trajectory as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 edition of the tourname...