DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 29 -- NATIONAL team, Taifa Stars Head Coach, Etienne Ndayiragije, has defended skipper Mbwana Samatta's performance for the team.
Samatta, who features for Belgium top division side, KRC Genk has been on the spotlight for his performance in the national team colours recently, with some fans saying he is putting a below par display.
Shortly after Taifa Stars lost 2-1 to Libya in their second group J clash of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia on November 19th this year, several football fans took to the social media network, criticising Samatta for his performance despite scoring.
Samatta gave Taifa Stars an 18th minute lead with a penalty straigh...