Tanzania Football Federation
Governing body of association football in Tanzania
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The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF; Swahili: Shirikisho la Mpira wa Miguu Tanzania) previously the Football Association of Tanzania, is the governing body of football in the United Republic of Tanzania. It oversees operations of the Tanzania national football team, Tanzania women's national team and the Tanzanian football league system which comprises the Tanzanian Premier League, Tanzanian First Division League (Championship), First League and Regional Champions League. It was founded in 1945 and has been affiliated with FIFA since 1964. Wallace Karia is the current president of the Tanzania Football Federation as of 2017.[3]
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| CAF | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1945[1] |
| Headquarters | Dar es Salaam |
| FIFA affiliation | 1964 |
| CAF affiliation | 1965[2] |
| CECAFA affiliation | 1973 |
| President |  Wallace Karia |
| Website | tff.or.tz |
Structure
| Division | League | Abbreviation | Teams | First season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Premier League | NBC PL | 16 | 1965 |
| II | Championship | CL | 16 | 1967 |
| III | First League | FL | 16 | 1997 |
| IV | Regional Champions League | RCL | 28 | 1998 |
| V | Youth U20 League | U20 | 24 | 2011 |
| VI | Youth U15 League | U15 | 24 | 2011 |
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Academy
In January 2008, the Tanzania Football Federation in partnership with Peter Johnson created the Tanzania Soccer Academy (TSA), a national academy to develop football and provide full education scholarships to players.[5][6][7]
National stadium
The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It opened in 2007 and was built adjacent to Uhuru Stadium, the former national stadium. It hosts major football matches such as the Tanzanian Premier League and home matches of the Tanzania national football team.
Presidents
- Mr. Ali Chambuso 1967–1974
- Hon. Said El Maamry 1974–1987
- Mr. Mohamed Mussa 1987–1992
- Alhaji. Muhidn Ndolanga 1992–2004
- Mr. Leodgar Tenga 2004–2013
- Mr.Jamal E Malinzi 2013–2017
- Mr. Wallace Karia 2017–present
Staff
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Wallace Karia[8] |
| Vice President | Athumani Nyamlani |
| General Secretary | Kidao Wilfred |
| Director of Finance | Cornell Barnabas |
| Technical Director | Oscar Mirambo |
| Competition Director | Salum Madadi |
| Director of Legal, Media & Marketing | Boniphace Wambura |
| National Coach Men | Hemed Morocco (caretaker) |
| National Coach Women | Oscar Mirambo |
| Referee Coordinator | Kassim Haji Mwangia |