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CAF invites qualified companies and service providers to join the official tender process for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda.

TANZANIA 🇹🇿 U-16 BASKETBALL TEAM WINS BIG IN MOMBASA

 

OYSTERBAY FOOTBALL CLUB DAY | OFC DAY | 1987

 

OFC in 1987. Photo enhanced by Muhidini Issa Michuzi

Oysterbay Football Club, a children's team that had talent and ideas ahead of its time!

The photo was digitally enhanced by Muhidini Issa Michuzi, a prominent photojournalist and blogger from Tanzania.

This picture was taken in 1987 at Oysterbay Primary School with the then Prime Minister of the Republic of Tanzania,  Hon. Joseph Sinde Warioba. 

Hon. Warioba was the patron of  OFC and also he was instrumental in fixing and maintaining the football pitch, making sure the kids had a safe environment to play.

August 2nd is 'OFC Day!'

#OFC #OysterbayFootballClub #Warioba #JosephWarioba #JosephSindeWarioba #OysterbayPrimary #OysterbayPrimarySchool #Daressalaam #Tanzania #

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PETER SHALULILE TURNED DOWN PYRAMIDS FC AND RAJA CASABLANCA FOR YOUNG AFRICANS

Yanga President, Hersi Ally Said, has revealed that the people of Tanzania have won the race to sign Peter Shalulile, with the Namibian international striker choosing Yanga's sports project 🇹🇿 over offers from Pyramids FC 🇪🇬 and Raja Casablanca 🇲🇦

"I've been talking to Peter for three years. I always told him, 'One day you will be my player.'"

"Peter is a free agent, so the decision was entirely his. There were clubs that offered him more money than us, but he chose our project."

"It took me two weeks to convince him. I told him this isn't about signing a contract—it's about the environment, the support, and what we want to achieve together."

Raja Casablanca recently announced that their sports project is focused on building a young squad. Reports of their interest in 32-year-old Peter Shalulile appear to contradict that strategy.

ALBERT KANGWANDA YOUNG AFRICANS (YANGA) MOVE AFTER STELLAR SEASON WITH RED ARROWS

 

Zambia international Albert Kangwanda has completed a move to Tanzanian champions Young Africans (Yanga), becoming the latest Chipolopolo player to secure a high-profile transfer following an outstanding campaign with Red Arrows.

The 27-year-old left winger joins the Dar es Salaam giants ahead of the 2026/27 season after emerging as one of the standout performers in the MTN Super League. Kangwanda finished the 2025/26 campaign with an impressive 17goals and nine assists in all competitions. 

His move to Yanga marks another significant step in a career that has taken him across Zambia, Croatia and Sudan, before earning the opportunity to compete for one of East Africa’s biggest clubs.

Yanga, who will defend their Tanzanian Premier League title while also competing in the CAF Champions League, believe Kangwanda’s pace, creativity and attacking versatility will strengthen coach Manqoba Mngqithi’s squad.

During the 2022/2023 season Kangwanda scored 12 goals for Kafue Celtic earning himself interest from several big Zambian clubs. 

In 2022, he secured a move to Croatian top-flight side HNK Gorica, although opportunities proved limited before a loan spell at second-tier outfit NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac.

He joined Red Arrows in 2023 and  reignited his career. Back in familiar surroundings, Kangwanda rediscovered the form that established him as one of Zambia’s most dangerous wide players, combining explosive pace with direct dribbling, intelligent movement and an eye for goal.

His performances earned him a move to Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal Omdurman later that year, although he also returned to Red Arrows on loan before producing the finest season of his career in 2025/26.

Kangwanda’s contribution of 17 goals and nine assists was instrumental to Red Arrows’ campaign helping the Airmen finish second in the league and win the ABSA Cup. 

On the international stage, Kangwanda has represented Zambia from youth level through to the senior national team.

He featured for the Zambia Under-20 side during the 2018 COSAFA Under-20 Championship and the qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations before graduating to the Chipolopolo.

One of his defining moments came at the 2022 COSAFA Cup, where he scored the winning goal in the final against Namibia to hand Zambia the regional title.

He also impressed at the 2023 COSAFA Cup, finishing as joint top scorer with three goals alongside South Africa’s Tshegofatso Mabasa.

- Aaron Mubanga

TANZANIAN CHESS PRODIGY ADITYA RATHORE CLAIMS AFRICAN CONTINENTAL GOLD

Tanzanian chess player Aditya Rathore has captured gold at the FIDE-ISCF African Continental Stage in Cape Town, elevating East African chess.

Tanzania’s burgeoning sports sector has recorded a landmark international victory as young chess prodigy Aditya Rathore secured a gold medal at the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Chess Championship African Continental Stage in Cape Town, South Africa.

The triumph not only elevates the player’s personal ranking but also signals a definitive shift in East Africa’s competitive standing within the global intellectual sports arena, traditionally dominated by North African and European nations.

A Strategic Victory on the Continental Stage

Representing the Aga Khan School and officially backed by the Tanzania Chess Association (TACA), Aditya navigated a grueling tournament schedule that brought together top-tier young talent from across the African continent. His victory in Cape Town demonstrates an exceptional mastery of strategic thinking, patience, and high-pressure decision-making—skills that define elite chess competitors.

The gold medal win marks a historic achievement for the Tanzanian delegation and validates the ongoing grassroots development programs spearheaded by local chess federations. By outmaneuvering competitors from nations with historically stronger chess infrastructures, such as Egypt and South Africa, Aditya has firmly placed Tanzanian chess on the international map.

• Tournament: FIDE-ISCF World Schools Chess Championship African Continental Stage.

•  Host City: Cape Town, South Africa.

• Champion: Aditya Rathore, representing Aga Khan School, Tanzania.

Official Backing: Tanzania Chess Association (TACA).

National Reception and Government Backing

The significance of the achievement was underscored by the official reception awaiting Aditya upon his return. Arriving at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, the young champion was welcomed by senior government officials, including National Sports Council (NSC) Senior Sports Officer Charles Maguzu.

Maguzu framed the victory as a testament to the country’s untapped potential in alternative sporting disciplines. “This achievement is evidence that Tanzania has a wealth of talent that can succeed at an international level if given the right environment to develop,” Maguzu stated during the airport reception.

The NSC official confirmed that the government, in collaboration with TACA, is accelerating plans to expand support for intellectual sports. This includes creating enhanced competitive opportunities and structured training environments for youth players, aiming to cultivate a new generation of international contenders.

East African Chess Ecosystem Gains Momentum

Aditya’s success reverberates beyond Tanzania’s borders, energizing the broader East African chess community. In neighboring Kenya, where Chess Kenya has been aggressively promoting the game in public schools through its "Chess in Schools" initiative, the Tanzanian victory provides a tangible benchmark for regional players.

The win is expected to catalyze increased cross-border competitions and regional training camps. For years, East African players have struggled against well-funded North African contingents at continental events. A gold medal for a Tanzanian player proves that the regional talent pool is maturing and capable of breaking the established hierarchy.

Uganda, which boasts a vibrant chess culture and has produced notable international masters, is also likely to view this development as a competitive challenge, potentially leading to a highly beneficial elevation of standards across the East African Community (EAC).

The Cognitive and Educational Value of Chess

Beyond the competitive accolades, sports administrators are leveraging Aditya’s high-profile win to highlight the educational benefits of chess. The game is universally recognized for enhancing cognitive abilities, improving concentration, and fostering critical problem-solving skills among youth.

Maguzu emphasized this dual benefit, encouraging young people to embrace the sport not merely for competitive glory but for personal development. “Participation in sport can create opportunities for personal growth, discipline, and future careers,” he noted.

The integration of chess into school curricula has proven highly successful in nations spanning from Armenia to the the United States. Aditya’s affiliation with the Aga khan School highlights the crucial role that educational institutions play in nurturing specialized talent. Experts argue  that expanded corporate sponsorship and state funding are now essential to replicate this success in public schools across the region.

Looking Ahead to Globalp Tournaments

With the African Continental gold secured, the strategic focus for Aditya and his coaching team now shifts to global platforms.Preparing for intercontinental championships requires access to advanced training software, exposure to grandmaster-level coaching, and consistent participation in high-ELO rated tournaments. 

The challenge for the Tanzania Chess Association will be mobilizing the necessary financial and technical resources to ensure their champion can compete effectively on the world stage. Corporate entities, which have traditionally channeled sports funding almost exclusively into football, are increasingly being lobbied to diversify their portfolios to include highly successful individual athletes.

“The board has been set, and the first major victory achieved. The next move belongs to the sports administration to ensure this gold medal is the beginning of a legacy, not an isolated triumph,” remarked a sports analyst in Dar es Salaam.

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