Tout Puissant Mazembe

Mbwana Aly SAMATTA was named "Best player based in Africa" for the year 2015. With his teammate Robert KIDIABA, they are part of the eleven ideal of 2015 established by the CAF. Leaving Abuja Friday January 8^th, Samagoal sent a poignant message to the President Moïse KATUMBI, his supervisors, his teammates, the TPM supporters and to all Congolese athletes who have adopted him.

"At first I would like to thank God for the opportunity he gives me to live unique moments in my career but also in my football life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then I would like to thank all the supporters, the President Moïse KTUMBI guided me like his own son, members of the technical and medical staff and leaders who helped me in this progression. Without them I would never have reached the level that is mine today. They have supported me during hard times. It is thanks to TPM and not to my Tanzanian national team I am here today, I am very happy. I also want to thank everyone who voted for me. I hope to continue to grow next year and become bigger..."

Mazembe and his supporters have boosted me

"I am part of a great team that is the TPM with exceptional supporters, individual awards are only bonus. I feel something extraordinary because this is the first time to be named as Best Player based in Africa andI am also part of this kind of team kind of the year. I congratulate all my teammates and Robert KIDIABA as well who was beside me on the podium. This is an evidence that the TPM is the best African club, it has fantastic players and supporters who can boost their idols. Having two players in the lineup of the year on the continent, it's beautiful. I am very proud to represent the TPM and very happy for my teammates."