The Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports, Saidi Yakubu has said that the government is determined to carry out major renovations at the Benjamini Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam to make the stadium more modern.
Yakubu has said that the improvements will be made in the playing areas, players' rooms and providing all the seats in the stadium
Yakubu made the statement today July 27, 2023 in Dar es Salaam at the signing ceremony with Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) for the renovation
In addition, the Secretary General has said that the field will continue to be used as usual until the renovation of the playing area begins.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) ordered the stadium to undergo improvements after an inspection held in May 2023
The stadium is expected to be used in the African Football League championship where the Simba club from Tanzania is one of the eight teams that will participate
Mkapa Stadium was officially launched in (2007), until it was completed it cost Tsh 137 Billion
