Progress in Football Governance and Domestic Competitions in Zanzibar

TLDR

• 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.
• Hemed noted that ZFF had made progress in football governance, domestic competitions and use of digital systems to improve transparency and efficiency.
• He also highlighted the growing participation of Zanzibar clubs in regional and international competitions, saying that was raising the Islands’ profile in football.
• He made the call at the fourth Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF) Awards Ceremony at the New Amaan Complex here on Sunday.