Tanzania return to action in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they journey to the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to go head to head with Zambia on Tuesday.
Having failed to win the last six meetings between the two nations since November 2007, Hemed Suleiman’s men will head into the game looking to get one over the Chipolopolo and end their run of four straight competitive games without a win.
Zambia vs Tanzania Prediction
Zambia, ranked 86th in the FIFA rankings and second in the CAF standings with 3 points, will have the home advantage heading into this fixture. Despite their recent poor form, with 1 win, 1 draw, and three losses in their last five fixtures, they remain the favorites. However, they need to step up their game to compete effectively.
Tanzania, on the other hand, is in 4th place with 3 points in the CAF standings and is currently ranked 119th in the FIFA rankings. They have been decent in their last five fixtures, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. However, they still need to improve their gameplay to secure a win against Zambia and enhance their chances of qualification.
Based on the latest results and analysis, the upcoming match between Zambia and Tanzania appears to have a high probability of ending in a (Tanzania wins).Zambia won 7 matches out of 17 matches, while Tanzania won 4 matches out of 14 games.
Team News
Off the back of an eye-catching display off the bench against Morocco on Friday, Hacken striker Chilufya could be rewarded with a place in the starting XI on Tuesday.
Should that be the case, the 24-year-old should form the attacking duo with Leicester City man Daka, while Emmanuel Banda and Changa Chaiwa should retain their roles at the centre of the park.
At the defensive end of the pitch, we expect to see an unchanged back three of Frankie Musonda, Stoppila Sunzu and Tandi Mwape, with Power Dynamos goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga starting between the sticks.
As for Tanzania, Suleiman could name a similar XI to the sides that started against Indonesia last Sunday, with Mohamed Husseini, Mukrim Issa, Lameck Lawi and Miano van den Bos forming the back four once again.
Charles M’Mombwa, Mohamed Husseini, Yusuph Kagoma, Morice Abraham and Himid Mao Mkami should retain their roles in midfield while Waziri Junior and Edwin Balua should form the two-man attack.
Zambia possible starting lineup:
Mulenga; F Musonda, Sunzu, Mwape; L Musonda, Banda, Chaiwa, Mphande, Kangwa; Chilufya, Daka
Tanzania possible starting lineup:
Juma; Husseini, Issa, Lawi Van den Bos; M’Mombwa, Husseini, Kagoma, Abraham, Mkami; Junior, Balua