Simon Msuva


Simon Happygod Msuva is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Iraq Stars League club Al-Talaba SC and the Tanzania national team.
He is Tanzania national team joint top goalscorer with Mrisho Ngassa.

Club career

On 28 August 2023, Msuva joined JS Kabylie. On 23 January 2024, Msuva joined Saudi club Al-Najma.

International career

On 23 December 2025, Msuva made his 100th international appearance for Tanzania in 2–1 defeat against Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Four days later, he scored from the penalty spot in a 1–1 draw against Uganda, drawing level with Mrisho Ngasa on 25 goals as his country's joint all-time leading scorer.

Career statistics

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.24 November 2015Awassa Kenema Stadium, Awasa, Ethiopia2–02–12015 CECAFA Cup
2.28 November 2015Awassa Kenema Stadium, Awasa, Ethiopia1–01–12015 CECAFA Cup
3.28 March 2017National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–02–1Friendly
4.29 June 2017Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, South Africa1–11–12017 COSAFA Cup
5.5 July 2017Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, South Africa2–42–42017 COSAFA Cup
6.2 September 2017Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–02–0Friendly
7.2 September 2017Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania2–02–0Friendly
8.7 October 2017Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–11–1Friendly
9.16 October 2018National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–02–02019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
10.24 March 2019National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–03–02019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
11.27 June 201930 June Stadium, Cairo, Egypt1–02–32019 Africa Cup of Nations
12.4 September 2019Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium, Bujumbura, Burundi1–11–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
13.15 November 2019National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–12–12021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
14.28 March 2021National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–01–02021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
15.2 September 2021Stade TP Mazembe, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo1–11–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
16.10 October 2021Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin1–01–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
17.14 November 2021Mahamasina Municipal Stadium, Antananarivo, Madagascar1–01–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
18.23 March 2022National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–11–1Friendly
19.24 September 2022Martyrs of February Stadium, Benina, Libya1–01–0Friendly
20.24 March 2023Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia, Egypt1–01–02023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
21.18 June 2023National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–01–02023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
22.21 January 2024Laurent Pokou Stadium, San-Pédro, Ivory Coast1–01–12023 Africa Cup of Nations
23.16 November 2024Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, DR Congo1–02–02025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
24.19 November 2024Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1–01–02025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
25.27 December 2025Al Medina Stadium, Rabat, Morocco1–01–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Honours

Young Africans SC
DH El Jadida
Wydad AC