Call for Stronger Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in Zanzibar Football
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- ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR Second VicePresident, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has called for stronger regulations and greater investment in football as the Isles prepare for opportunities linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
- The facility forms part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that is expected to unlock wide-ranging economic opportunities for Zanzibar and Tanzania as a whole,” he said.
- He made the call at the fourth Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF) Awards Ceremony at the New Amaan Complex here on Sunday.
- He urged ZFF to address gaps affecting clubs, referees, coaches and players through stronger legal and regulatory frameworks, saying this would help attract sponsors and investors and support the development of a.
- He also highlighted the growing participation of Zanzibar clubs in regional and international competitions, saying that was raising the Islands’ profile in football.