Africa: Twice Crowned – Feisal Salum the Beating Heart of Tanzania’s CHAN 2024 Campaign

Africa: Twice Crowned – Feisal Salum the Beating Heart of Tanzania’s CHAN 2024 Campaign


At the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Pamoja 2024, few players have embodied consistency and class like Tanzania’s midfield orchestrator, Feisal Salum Abdallah.

The 25-year-old has not only anchored the Taifa Stars with authority but has also been the creative spark driving their unbeaten group stage run.

In a tournament built to showcase homegrown talent, Salum’s performances have stood out, reaffirming his status as one of East Africa’s finest.

Named TotalEnergies Man of the Match twice in three games — first against Burkina Faso and again against the Central African Republic — Salum’s dominance reflects both his individual brilliance and Tanzania’s collective ambition.

Even in a goalless draw that capped their group stage, his influence was unmistakable. Now, as Tanzania head into the quarter-finals, all eyes are on Salum to carry the same energy into the knockout rounds.

Crowned Twice, but Hungry for More

Speaking after collecting his second individual award of the tournament, Salum could not hide his delight but quickly turned the focus to the team’s bigger objectives.

“Thank God for these results, and also for being crowned Man of the Match once again. We finished the group stage of the tournament well, and now we are focusing on the quarter-finals.”

Respect for the Opponents

Despite the stalemate, Salum was quick to acknowledge the resilience of the Central African Republic, who pushed the Taifa Stars to their limits.