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Genk star Samatta: Nothing comes on a silver plate in football

Genk striker Mbwana Samatta has explained why he did not celebrate his historic goal during Tuesday's Champions League game against Salzburg.

The forward became the first Tanzanian to play in Europe's elite competition and scored a goal in the 52nd minute. However, the goal was not enough to help his team who eventually fell 6-2 to their hosts.

Despite expressing his delight after scoring on his debut, the Taifa Stars captain has explained why he did not celebrate.

"It was a good moment for me to get my name into the scoresheet on Tuesday," Samatta is quoted by Mwananchi.