East Africa: East African Footballers Are a Rarity On the Global Stage - We Analysed Why

[The Conversation Africa] When Tanzania's national football hero Mbwana Ally Samatta signed with Aston Villa in 2020 this was far more than just another move of an African player to the top of the global game. He was the first Tanzanian to feature in the English Premier League and his transfer sparked enthusiasm and pride in the East African football community.