70 Billion Investment in Three Training Grounds for AFCON

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• Makalla said the grounds were expected to be handed over on March 17, ahead of AFCON in August, and urged the contractor to maintain the current pace of construction.
• We are expected to receive these grounds on March 17, while AFCON is in August,” he said.
• In Arusha, apart from the 330bn/- invested in the 32000-seat Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium, 70bn/- is being invested in three football grounds that will serve as training facilities during AFCON.
• Beyond the sporting infrastructure, officials have also urged Tanzanians themselves to prepare for the wider opportunities that AFCON 2027 could create.
• The three grounds have a combined contract value of 70bn/-, with Mgambo costing 19.7bn/-, Njiro Engutoto 24.6bn/- and Kisongo Magereza 25.7bn/-.