Dar es Salaam, Feb. 14 -- DODOMA: THE government has signed a 352bn/- contract with Italian firm SPAR for construction of an ultra-modern stadium in Dodoma, set to be completed within 24 months.

The 32,000-seater facility will be among key venues Tanzania is preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will cohost alongside Kenya and Uganda.

Speaking at the signing ceremony held in Nzuguni, Dodoma yesterday, Minister for Information, Education, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, said the Sixth Phase Government has prioritised the upgrading and expansion of sports infrastructure across the country, with major projects already underway.

“As we sign this contract today, I would like to inform you th...