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(Tanzanian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker) Mbwana Samatta is a Tanzanian professional footballer known for his role as a striker. He currently plays for Super League Greece club PAOK and leads the Tanzania national team. Samatta's career began at African Lyon and progressed through Simba Sports Club and TP Mazembe, where he achieved success in the CAF Champions League and earned the title of African based Player of the Year. He later joined Genk in Belgium, contributing to their Pro League victory and UEFA Europa League qualification. In a historic move, Samatta transferred to Aston Villa in 2020, becoming the first Tanzanian to compete in and score for the Premier League.