DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 3 -- THE government has advised football clubs seeking to use Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam to secure alternative venues ahead of upcoming renovations to avoid disruptions.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and Chief Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, explained that the advisory aims to pre- vent conflicts once the pitch upgrade begins.

“All those applying to use Benjamin Mkapa Stadium must understand that when we say look for another venue, they should do so without delay,” Msigwa stressed.

“We plan to carry out sur- face renovations, including removing the top layer of the pitch and during this period, misunderstandings cannot be tole...