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Afcon: Emmanuel Amuneke reveals Tanzania's 23-man squad

Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The Nigerian tactician has dropped nine players from his initial 32-man squad, including 15-year-old Kelvin John Pius, who impressed for Tanzania in the just-concluded U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Genk striker Mbwana Samatta tops the list, along with Farid Mussa of Tenerife and Erasto Nyoni of Simba Sporting Club.

In total, 10 of the selected players are plying their trades abroad while 13 are from local clubs in Tanzania.