Tanzania women's national futsal team
| Nickname(s) | Twiga Stars | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Tanzania Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| FIFA code | TAN | ||
| FIFA ranking | NR (4 April 2025)[1] | ||
| |||
| First international | |||
| Madagascar 4–4 (Rabat, Morocco; 24 April 2025) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| 3–1 Senegal (Rabat, Morocco; 26 April 2025) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| 2–3 Morocco (Rabat, Morocco; 30 April 2025) | |||
| FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2025) | ||
| Best result | TBD | ||
| Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2025) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (2025) | ||
The Tanzania women's national futsal team represents Tanzania in international women's futsal competitions and is controlled by the Tanzania Football Federation.[2]
History
With relatively few African countries having established women's futsal teams, the creation of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup and the subsequent launch of its African qualifying tournament, the Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, prompted further development. Tanzania, having formed their men's futsal team in 2024, registered for the inaugural edition, becoming the first CECAFA member to establish a women's futsal side.
In April 2025, the East African team participated in their first-ever international tournament, making their debut on 24 April 2025 in a 4–4 draw against Madagascar.[3] Two days later, they recorded their first win against Senegal to advance to the semifinals.[4] In the semifinal, Tanzania maintained their unbeaten record with a win over Cameroon, securing a place in the inaugural final and qualifying for the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in the Philippines. In doing so, Tanzania became the first African nation to book their place in the finals.[5][6]
Players
Current squad
The following 14 players were called up for the 2025 Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations from 22 to 30 April 2025 in Rabat, Morocco.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Asha Mrisho | 10 February 2004 | Mashujaa Queens |
| 2 | DF | Anastazia Katunzi | 29 January 1996 | JKT Queens |
| 3 | MF | Jamila Mnunduka | 10 November 2007 | JKT Queens |
| 4 | MF | Vioeth Mwamakamba | 9 February 2005 | Simba Queens |
| 5 | DF | Fatuma Issa | 6 April 1995 | Simba Queens |
| 6 | DF | Donisia Minja | 9 August 1996 | JKT Queens |
| 7 | GK | Najiati Idrisa | 2 April 1997 | JKT Queens |
| 8 | FW | Stumai Athuman | 25 August 1997 | JKT Queens |
| 9 | MF | Janeth Nyangali | 13 February 2006 | |
| 10 | MF | Aisha Mnunka | 26 July 2005 | Simba Queens |
| 11 | MF | Elizabeth Chenge | 25 July 2011 | JKT Queens |
| 12 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 | JKT Queens |
| 13 | MF | Zawadi Athuman | 20 February 2006 | Simba Queens |
| 14 | FW | Shelda Mafuru | 28 March 1997 | Simba Queens |
Competitive record
FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
| FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2025 | Qualified | ||||||
| Total | 1/1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
| Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2025 | Runners-up | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| Total | 1/1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
See also
References
- ^ "The FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ Chande, Zena (28 April 2025). "Tanzania Women eye World Cup spot". dailynews.co.tz. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Tanzania open Women's Futsal AFCON campaign with draw against Madagascar". cecafaonline.com. CECAFA. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ Apio, Nicole (28 April 2025). "Tanzania Lionesses Roar into AFCON Semi-Finals, World Cup Dream Within Reach". nbssport.co.ug. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Tanzania stun Cameroon to reach Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final". cafonline.com. CAF. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Morocco and Tanzania reach Philippines 2025". fifa.com. FIFA. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.