President John Magufuli has expressed delight on enthusiastic patriotism and unity displayed by Tanzanians last Sunday when the national football team Taifa Stars trounced Uganda Cranes 3-0 and qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 finals slated for Egypt in June, this year.
“Tanzanians from all walks of life displayed strong patriotism and unity during the soccer match between Tanzania and Uganda; our country will achieve a lot if we put the same spirit in other areas,” President Magufuli said in Dar es Salaam on Monday.
Dr Magufuli made the remarks at the State House where he had invited for luncheon football players of Taifa Stars, who steered the country into the AFCON finals as well as professional boxer Hassan Mwakinyo, sports leaders and other stakeholders.
“I have been touched and moved by the victory and patriotism shown by Tanzanians; we should continue to be united as a country just like we did yesterday (Sunday),” President Magufuli remarked cheerfully.