President of Tanzania John Magufuli has urged his countrymen not to relent in their support for the Taifa Stars following their defeat to Senegal in their opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations game.
Goals from Keita Balde and Krepin Diatta condemned Emmanuel Amuneke’s men to a 2-0 loss at the 30 June Stadium on Sunday.
The Taifa Stars are making a return to the African showpiece after 39 years, having last featured in the tournament in 1980.
Notwithstanding the defeat against the best-ranked African side, Magufuli has charged Tanzanians to continue backing the team who helped them end their long wait of qualifying for the Afcon tournament.