Sport

Football is played frequently throughout Tanzania, with supporters of Young Africans and Simba being the two most popular teams. Even if the national team hasn't had much success, football is still the most popular sport in Tanzania. Despite making two appearances at the African Cup of Nations, in 1980 and 2019, they have yet to earn a spot in the FIFA World Cup. In both cases, they received the lowest group score.

Mostly in the military and in schools, basketball is also popular. The first person born in Tanzania to play in the NBA is Hasheem Thabeet, a player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After hosting the ICC Cricket League Division 4 in 2008, where the national side won the competition, cricket is a sport that is fast gaining popularity in Tanzania. Tanzanians play a small amount of rugby. Tanzania, which was formerly a member of the East Africa team but was split off, now has a national squad.