Tanzania women's national futsal team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Tanzania national futsal team.

Tanzania

Nickname(s)	Twiga Stars
Association	Tanzania Football Federation
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
FIFA code	TAN
FIFA ranking	NR (4 April 2025) [1]
Home colours Away colours
First international
Madagascar 4–4 Tanzania   (Rabat, Morocco; 24 April 2025)
Biggest win
Tanzania 3–1 Senegal   (Rabat, Morocco; 26 April 2025)
Biggest defeat
Tanzania 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	1 GK	Asha Mrisho	(2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 (age 21)	Mashujaa Queens
2	2 DF	Anastazia Katunzi	(1996-01-29) 29 January 1996 (age 29)	JKT Queens
3	3 MF	Jamila Mnunduka	(2007-11-10) 10 November 2007 (age 17)	JKT Queens
4	3 MF	Vioeth Mwamakamba	(2005-02-09) 9 February 2005 (age 20)	Simba Queens
5	2 DF	Fatuma Issa	(1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 30)	Simba Queens
6	2 DF	Donisia Minja	(1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 28)	JKT Queens
7	1 GK	Najiati Idrisa	(1997-04-02) 2 April 1997 (age 28)	JKT Queens
8	4 FW	Stumai Athuman	(1997-08-25) 25 August 1997 (age 27)	JKT Queens
9	3 MF	Janeth Nyangali	(2006-02-13) 13 February 2006 (age 19)
10	3 MF	Aisha Mnunka	(2005-07-26) 26 July 2005 (age 19)	Simba Queens
11	3 MF	Elizabeth Chenge	(2011-07-25) 25 July 2011 (age 13)	JKT Queens
12	3 MF	Janeth Pangamwene	(2000-11-27) 27 November 2000 (age 24)	JKT Queens
13	3 MF	Zawadi Athuman	(2006-02-20) 20 February 2006 (age 19)	Simba Queens
14	4 FW	Shelda Mafuru	(1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 (age 28)	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

• Tanzania women's national football team

References

1. "The FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
2. Chande, Zena (28 April 2025). "Tanzania Women eye World Cup spot". dailynews.co.tz. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
3. "Tanzania open Women's Futsal AFCON campaign with draw against Madagascar". cecafaonline.com. CECAFA. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
4. Apio, Nicole (28 April 2025). "Tanzania Lionesses Roar into AFCON Semi-Finals, World Cup Dream Within Reach". nbssport.co.ug. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
5. "Tanzania stun Cameroon to reach Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final". cafonline.com. CAF. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
6. "Morocco and Tanzania reach Philippines 2025". fifa.com. FIFA. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.