Starkie recalled to Tanzania squad after injury recovery

Summarised from BBC Cornwall's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:10 · Archive

Truro City midfielder Ben Starkie has been recalled to the Tanzania squad after recovering from a serious hamstring injury.

Ben Starkie has been recalled to the Tanzania national squad after recovering from a serious hamstring injury that kept him out for the majority of last season. The 24-year-old Truro City midfielder earned his first call-up since June 2024 and described himself as "buzzing" about the recall. Tanzania will face Nigeria twice in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.

Starkie, who qualifies for the Tafia Stars through his mother, has won four caps for Tanzania. His most recent appearance came in a friendly against Indonesia over two years ago, though his highest-profile match was a friendly against Egypt in January 2024, where he faced Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. The former Leicester City academy player has spent his career in English non-league football. He praised the experience of international duty, noting the passion for football in Africa and the togetherness within the squad.

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• Truro City's Starkie 'buzzing' after Tanzania recallTruro City midfielder Ben Starkie says he is "buzzing" to be recalled to the Tanzania squad after recovering from injury.BBC Cornwall · 5 Nov, 15:53

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