Mbwana Samatta

Awards & Honours

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Samatta's career is marked by historic firsts for Tanzanian football. He was the first Tanzanian to play in the English Premier League and the first to play in Ligue 1. His achievements have made him a national hero, and his record as the top scorer for the Tanzania national team is a testament to his longevity and skill. He has been a consistent performer in top European leagues, a feat few African players achieve.

AwardsMbwana Samatta has won several notable awards during his career. In 2015, he was named African-based Player of the Year and was the top scorer in the CAF Champions League. In 2019, he won the Belgian Pro League Top Scorer award and the Ebony Shoe, given to the best African player in Belgium.

Records & Feats

First Tanzanian to play and score in the English Premier League

Historic First·2020

Samatta scored for Aston Villa against Watford in February 2020, becoming the first Tanzanian to achieve this feat.

First Tanzanian to play in Ligue 1

Historic First·2025

Samatta signed with Le Havre in 2025, making him the first Tanzanian to feature in the French top flight.

All-time top scorer for Tanzania national team

Career Milestone·2026

Samatta is the leading goal scorer in the history of the Tanzania national team, with over 20 goals.