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‘Samatta has chance at Aston Villa millions of African footballers dream of’ – Kerr

Former Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr has challenged Mbwana Samatta to show his credentials after signing for Aston Villa.

The 27-year-old joined the Villans from Belgium side KRC Genk on a four-and-a-half-year deal worth £10 million, becoming the first player from Tanzania to play in the English Premier League.

Having impressed on his first game as the Midlanders dumped Leicester City out of the League Cup, he was handed a starter’s role for last Saturday’s clash against Bournemouth for his Premier League bow.

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Samatta’s debut goal for Aston Villa in the away match made Tanzania the 100th nation with a Premier League goalscorer.