Amesema mashindano ya AFCON hayapaswi kutazamwa kama tukio la michezo pekee, bali ni fursa kubwa ya kiuchumi ambayo Tanzania inapaswa kujiandaa kuitumia kikamilifu.
For Tanzania, officials say the tournament presents an opportunity to use sport as a catalyst for tourism, business, investment and wider economic activity.
Beyond football, there is an economic opportunity. AFCON will bring tourists, media coverage and investors.
The tournament also presents enormous economic opportunities for Tanzania. Thousands of travelling supporters are expected to boost demand for hotels, restaurants, transport services, entertainment and local businesses.