TANZANIA made up for their back-to-back defeat in October when they defeated Ethiopia 2-0 in Kinshasa on Saturday evening.

First-half goals from Saimon Msuva and Feisal Salum saw Hemed Morocco's side bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to group leaders DR Congo last month to claim their second win of the qualifying campaign.

The success saw Taifa Stars keep their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualification hopes alive ahead of tomorrow's do or die encounter with Guinea at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Head coach Morocco headed into the November international break keen to rediscover the form saw his charges boasted a decent five-game unbeaten record with three wins and two draws prior to October’s losses against Group H leaders DR Congo.

He will have been pleased with the outing in Kinshasa as two first half goals made all the difference in the Congolese capital.

Though it was a collective team performance, here is how each player contributed individuall against Ethiopia. 

Tanzania player ratings (4-2-3-1)

GK: Aishi Manula - 8/10 - Manula was calm and commanding between the sticks. His leadership from the back was vital in keeping the team focused. He made solid saves to deny the Ethiopians a consolation goal. 

RB: Shomari Kapombe - 7/10 - The experienced defender was extremely versatile, contributing in both attack and defence, making a number of excellent passes and working hard at the back.

CB: Ibrahim Hamad - 7/10 - Stability, composure, presence. The Young Africans defender represented a true leader in the back-four. He was simply immense, showing the quality, that Tanzania often relied on during their AFCON campaign.

CB: Dickson Job - 7/10 

Held firm for the most part, especially when defending his box.

LB: Mohamed Hussein - 6/10 

Tshabalala did not make any obvious mistake but was below his usual high standards. He could have offered more in attack after choosing not to take any risks.

DM: Novatus Dismas - 7/10 

The Goztepe midfielder enjoyed a successful evening with an assist before he was removed from the game after the hour mark for a tactical change.

DM: Mudathir Yahya - 7/10 

Did well going forward though was a bit slow in finding his teammates with the final pass.

LM: Clement Mzize - 6/10 

The Young Africans player was the quietest attacker on the pitch and was unable to offer much going forward. Once again Mzize was short of his club performances on the international stage.

AM: Feisal Salum - 8/10

Never stopped working while he was on the pitch and proved to be a handful for Ethiopia. Smart passes, well-timed duels and an all-round solid performance.

LW: Saimon Msuva - 8/10

Scored the opener for Tanzania and continued to place himself in the best positions to strengthen his side's lead.

ST: Mbwana Samatta - 8/10 

Led the line and proved vital for Tanzania. His ability to dance around the pitch, manoeuvre the ball and torment his opponents made him one of the most impressive players on the pitch.

Substitutes

SUB: Adolf Bitegeko (66' for Dismas) - 6/10

Worked hard on the pitch but was unable to offer any moments of greatness.

SUB: Denis Kibu (66' for Mzize) - 6/10 

Coming off the bench, Kibu added fresh legs but struggled to make a significant impact.

SUB: Ibrahim Ame (85' for Mudathir) - 6/10

Tanzania turned to Ame to close out the game.

SUB: Nassor Saadun (85' for Samatta) - 6/10

Came on and offered a new presence up front.

SUB: Pascal Msindo (90' +6 for Msuva) - N/A