Group J in FIFA World Cup qualifying remains wide open with all teams still having a mathematical chance to end as the group winner. Tanzania currently sits on top of the group tied on seven points with Benin, but the Democratic Republic of Congo are on their heels with five points and the Leopards will be determined to catch up by obtaining a road victory in Dar es Salaam. IPP Media remarks on how important the presence of home fans will be for the Taifa Stars and how a competitive domestic league in Tanzania will only help the national team.