Aftermath of Uganda-Victory: 'They deserve a reward' - Amuneke gets a plot of land from Tanzania President

President of Tanzania John Pombe Magufuli (Left) and Taifa Stars Head Coach Emmanuel Amuneke - Getty

Former Nigeria International and Tanzania Head Coach Emmanuel Amuneke, has been rewarded with a plot of land for qualifying the Taifa Stars to the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations in Egypt following a 3 - 0 win over rivals Uganda.


The Tailgate Stars' victory over Uganda moved the Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli to reward each player with a parcel of land for securing a spot at the continental football tournament.

Simon Msuva, Erasto Nyoni, and Aggrey Morris scored a goal each to hand the side a ticket to Egypt in June.

Magufuli on Monday met with the players at the State House following the historic feat to announce the good news which he says marks the beginning of good things to come.  The plots of land are situated in Dodoma.

“I didn’t have a plan to call the team to State House because they lost to Lesotho, a small country. But all the pain is gone now after the win over Uganda,” Magufuli is quoted by ITV Tanzania.

“These players have impressed me, and I think they deserve a reward. I am going to award them on behalf of the whole nation. The playing unit will get a piece of land in Dodoma where they will build their houses.

"Tanzanians are happy and I would like to congratulate them for the support and patriotism which they showed during the match.”

With eight points from six games, Tanzania finished second in the Group.

2019 AFCON Qualifiers - Games and Results of matches played on Sunday, 24 March - HERE