Ally Hussein Msengi (born 20 December 2001) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division club Moroka Swallows and the Tanzania national team.

Ally Msengi
Personal information
Full name Ally Hussein Msengi
Date of birth (2001-12-20) 20 December 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Dodoma, Tanzania
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Moroka Swallows
Youth career
KMC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 KMC
2020–2022 Stellenbosch 28 (0)
2022– Moroka Swallows
International career
Tanzania U15[1]
2016–2017 Tanzania U17
2018–2019 Tanzania U20
2018 Tanzania U23
2020– Tanzania 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 December 2020

Club career

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Msengi played one-and-a-half seasons with local club KMC in the top-flight league in Tanzania.[1] In January 2020 he signed a three-year deal with South African Premier Division club Stellenbosch.[2][3]

International career

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Msengi represented Tanzania at all youth levels from under-15 to under-23.[1] Tournaments include the 2016 U-16 AIFF Youth Cup,[4] the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (and its qualification) and the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship.[5]

He made his senior international debut on 11 October 2020, coming on for Mbwana Samatta during a 1–0 friendly defeat to Burundi.[citation needed]

Honours

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International

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Tanzania U20

References

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  1. ^ a b c De Bruyn, Mike (20 March 2020). "Msengi is a star of the future, says Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker". Independent Online. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Tanzanian star Msengi grateful for 'Stellies' opportunity". FARPost. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  3. ^ Ndumo, Sandile (21 July 2020). "Tanzanian wonderkid Ally Msengi has a strong future - Stellenbosch coach Barker". Goal. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Tanzania beat India 3-1 in Youth Cup". The Tribune. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. ^ Muyita, Joel (24 September 2019). "CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup: Tanzania, Kenya encounter ends in stalemate". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
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