▪️”Kinshasa is not just an ordinary trip; it is a national duty, and our preparations will reflect that gravity,” said SG Makore Mashaga
September 14, 2026
Boxing Federation of Tanzania (BFT) has selected a provisional national team of 47 boxers – 35 men and 12 women – for the Africa Elite Men’s and Women’s Championships scheduled for October 18-31 in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Announcing the squad, BFT Secretary-General Makore Mashaga said the training camp will be held at the Dar es Salaam Police Academy (DPA) in Kurasini.
Mashaga emphasized a rigorous selection process will be conducted before they pick on the final team to represent Tanzania.
“We are entering these preparations with one goal—to build a strong team, conduct a fair selection process, and ensure that Tanzania is represented by boxers of the highest caliber.
“Kinshasa is not just an ordinary trip; it is a national duty, and our preparations will reflect that gravity,” said Mashaga.
MEN
48 Kg: Juma Athumani (MMJKT), Gidion Mbena (Ngome), Mohamed Juma (Tanga)
51 Kg: Azizi Waziri Chala (Ngome), Rajabu Omary (MMJKT), Said Adam Hamisi (Tanga)
54 Kg: Hussein Issa (Ngome), Hussein Juma Chombe (MMJKT), Mohamedi Mjombo (Tanga)
57 Kg: Mmbaruku Hussein (Tanga), Moon Rashidi Mkali (Tanga), Kulwa Jumanne (Tanga), George Mbonabucha (Ngome)
60 Kg: Credo Peter (MMJKT), Ezra Paulo Mwanjango (Ngome), Hamisi Mtwale (Magereza)
63.5 Kg: Rajabu Yahaya Makobe (Tanga), Ibrahim Malungu (Band Coy), Shafii Mmbaruku (MMJKT)
67 Kg: Abdallah Mfaume (Ngome), Mohamed Juma Issa (MMJKT)71 Kg: Kasimu Mmbutwike (Ngome), Saidi Hamisi Kanenda (MMJKT), Ally Mazimbo (Magereza)
75 Kg: Joseph Silvester (MMJKT), Checknoris Masembe (Magereza)
80 Kg: Yusuf Changalawe (Ngome), Elankunda Daniel (MMJKT), Enzi Kasililika (Magereza)
86 Kg: Shakuru Yodani (Magereza), Abdallah Kasimu (MMJKT), Abdul Mohamed Mayosa (Polisi Tanga – Mkinga)
92 Kg: Swedish Maalifa (MMJKT), Mhina Morris Magogo (Ngome)
92+ Kg: Edwin Respikyus Zephelin (Ngome)
WOMEN
48 Kg: Umukuruthum Athumani (Ngome), Veronica Thomas Mapunda (Taifa)
50 Kg: Aisha Idd (JKT), Martha Kimaro (Ngome)
52 Kg: Sarafina Fussy (Ngome), Enifa Jackson Mtafumwa (JKT)
54 Kg: Zulfa Yusufu Macho (Ngome), Zulfa Mangola (Ngome)
57 Kg: Zawadi Amosi Kutaka (Taifa)
60 Kg: Vumilia Kalinga (Ngome)
75 Kg: Hidaya Zahoro (Morogoro)
80 Kg: Recho Peter Msengi (Dodoma)
TECHNICAL BENCH
The team’s preparations will be overseen by BFT head coach Samwel Batman Kapungu, assisted by Muhsini Mohamed Mng’ola, Kasimu Hussein Kasimu, Doto Kasongo, Kelvin Kipinge, Antony Kameda, Nasser Mafulu, Iddi Hamisi Sukari, Yusufu Bakari Mnyeto, Mzonge Mraba, Said Hofu, Mafuru Mafuru, and Mahamudu Kihonza.
