Hjørring, Denmark – Tanzania’s One Tanzanite Football youth team has been crowned champions at the DANA CUP 2025, a major international youth tournament held in Denmark. The team clinched the title in the Under-16 (U16) category, triumphing over a massive field of 118 teams from 17 different countries across the globe.
In a landmark achievement, One Tanzanite Football has written a new chapter in African football history. They are now the first team from East Africa to win the championship in this age group at the highly competitive tournament.
The DANA CUP, held annually in Hjørring, Denmark since 1982, is one of the world’s most prominent and challenging youth football competitions. The victory for the Tanzanian side is a testament to their skill, dedication, and competitive spirit on an international stage, marking a moment of immense pride for the nation and a sign of a bright future for Tanzanian football.
