Huyu ndiye mchezaji bora wa mwaka 2014.. Tanzania

The TP Mazembe striker has been voted by our readers as their best footballer for his impressive records in Africa and feat with national team

Mbwana Samatta has been voted as Goal Tanzania Player of the Year 2014, winning the award courtesy of overwhelming votes from readers of the website.
The TP Mazembe and Taifa Stars’ striker led the field that included illustrious compatriots Mrisho Ngasa of Yanga, Abubakar Salum ‘Sure Boy’ of Azam, Jonas Mkude of Simba and fellow TP Mazembe striker Thomas Ulimwengu, with an overwhelming 48 percent of votes cast between December 1-5, 2014.
A joyful Samatta, revealed after learning of his latest triumph. “I am really happy to be the winner of this award because it shows my efforts are being appreciated and it gives me the strength to work even harder and win this award every year.”
“I am working and training very hard so that I also win this award this year, because winning this award from Goal.com has been of great comfort personally and a morale boost for my future plans.”
Samatta is the first player to win Goal Tanzania Player of the Year award. Samatta also had praise for his fellow nominees adding, “The competition for the award was stiff because the people I was pitched against also had a great year and had great form in 2014” he was happy emerging victorious adding “ but it feels great being the winner.”
The talented striker has been pivotal to TP Mazembes's impressive run in Africa and the Congolese Premier League, with his imposing pace and skill on the ball, he has lead the attack for both club and country and has been a permanent fixture in both the national team and club , for which he has featured week-in-week-out.
From his time at Tanzanian giants Simba, Samatta's potential was there for all to see as he opened several chapters in history books. He earned a big money move to then African Champions winners TP Mazembe where he has grown from strength to strength
He is Tanzania’s brightest star and belongs at the highest stage the football world has to offer.
He has scored in many continental competitions and won many trophies, He has had an incredible year and the Tanzanians have seen it too!
Hongera Samatta.