Makamba: Youth sports the way out
Deputy Minister for Communication, Science and Technology, January
Makamba (left) hands over a gong to the best footballer of the year for
2012/13, Haruna Niyonzima on Saturday night. Looking on are MCL board
chairperson Zuhura Muro (second right) and MCL Managing Director Tido
Mhando. P
In Summary
The Rwandan player went on to win the best foreign
player in the Vodacom Premier League for 2012/13. He is among a number
of foreign players featuring for local teams.
Dar es Salaam. There is a need
for Premier League clubs to establish football academies if Tanzania is
to realise its long cherished goal to join the world’s best soccer
playing nations, so says a cabinet minister.
Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, January Makamba has challenged clubs and other stakeholders to join hands with the government in turning around the country’s footballing fortunes, saying the sport’s development must first begin at the grassroots.
Addressing sports officials, fans and other stakeholders during Mwanaspoti Footballer of the Year gala at Mlimani City on Saturday night, Makamba said investing in youth sport was one of the best ways to produce a new generation of sports stars.
Also in attendance at the gala organised by Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), were MCL board chairperson Zuhura Muro, MCL Managing Director Tido Mhando, Confederation of African Football (CAF) honourary member Said El Maamry and former Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Leodegar Tenga to mention but a few.
“We have to invest in youth football and I think this is the tender age where you try to address some of our development concerns,” said the deputy minister.
He also heaped praise on MCL for staging Footballer of the Year gala, saying it a mark of appreciation to players who fare impressively in the Vodacom Premier League and other domestic competitions.
“Football development in this country needs a lot of investment, and outstanding players have to be honoured.
“I just want to compliment Mwananchi Communications Limited for such an initiative because it shows how much we appreciate our players,” he insisted.
Young Africans midfielder Haruna Niyonzima had a memorable night as he was named Mwanaspoti Footballer of the Year for 2012/13 season during the colourful gala.
The 22-year-old player fended off competition for the award from team -mate Kelvin Yondani, Shomari Kapombe, Simba’s Amri Kiemba and Kagera Sugar’s striker Themi Felix to lift the coveted prize.
The Rwandan player went on to win the best foreign player in the Vodacom Premier League for 2012/13. He is among a number of foreign players featuring for local teams.
He beat off competition from Yanga’s Ugandan striker Hamis Kiiza, Ivorian forward Kipre Tchetche who plays for Azam FC. He walked away with a Sh5 million.
Up-and-coming Azam striker Joseph Kimwaga was voted the best young player, beating Mtibwa Sugar striker Juma Luizio and Simba’s Ramadhani Singano. He was awarded Sh500,000.
A host of former players, including Nicholas Akwitende, John Lyimo, Mbwana Abushiri, Omar Zimbwe, Jellah Mtagwa and former radio commentator Mshindo Mkeyenge also attended the gala.
Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, January Makamba has challenged clubs and other stakeholders to join hands with the government in turning around the country’s footballing fortunes, saying the sport’s development must first begin at the grassroots.
Addressing sports officials, fans and other stakeholders during Mwanaspoti Footballer of the Year gala at Mlimani City on Saturday night, Makamba said investing in youth sport was one of the best ways to produce a new generation of sports stars.
Also in attendance at the gala organised by Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), were MCL board chairperson Zuhura Muro, MCL Managing Director Tido Mhando, Confederation of African Football (CAF) honourary member Said El Maamry and former Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Leodegar Tenga to mention but a few.
“We have to invest in youth football and I think this is the tender age where you try to address some of our development concerns,” said the deputy minister.
He also heaped praise on MCL for staging Footballer of the Year gala, saying it a mark of appreciation to players who fare impressively in the Vodacom Premier League and other domestic competitions.
“Football development in this country needs a lot of investment, and outstanding players have to be honoured.
“I just want to compliment Mwananchi Communications Limited for such an initiative because it shows how much we appreciate our players,” he insisted.
Young Africans midfielder Haruna Niyonzima had a memorable night as he was named Mwanaspoti Footballer of the Year for 2012/13 season during the colourful gala.
The 22-year-old player fended off competition for the award from team -mate Kelvin Yondani, Shomari Kapombe, Simba’s Amri Kiemba and Kagera Sugar’s striker Themi Felix to lift the coveted prize.
The Rwandan player went on to win the best foreign player in the Vodacom Premier League for 2012/13. He is among a number of foreign players featuring for local teams.
He beat off competition from Yanga’s Ugandan striker Hamis Kiiza, Ivorian forward Kipre Tchetche who plays for Azam FC. He walked away with a Sh5 million.
Up-and-coming Azam striker Joseph Kimwaga was voted the best young player, beating Mtibwa Sugar striker Juma Luizio and Simba’s Ramadhani Singano. He was awarded Sh500,000.
A host of former players, including Nicholas Akwitende, John Lyimo, Mbwana Abushiri, Omar Zimbwe, Jellah Mtagwa and former radio commentator Mshindo Mkeyenge also attended the gala.
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