Tanzania: Basketball Body Needs Sh20 Million for National League

The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)

Majuto Omary

3 April 2011

Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) races against time to raise money for the national league opening on May 14, it has been revealed.TBF assistant secretary general Michael Maluwe confirmed yesterday that they need Sh20 million foot various costs pertaining to the league.

“We need at least Sh20 million to facilitate smooth organisation of the league and foot administration costs and accommodation for participating teams,” he said.Maluwe admitted that TBF was in financial crisis and he mad he made an urgent appeal to the business community for support.

He said they have approached various institutions for financial support but none of them has so far responded positively.The tournament, which features teams from various regions across the country, has in the recent past been lacking the excitement and competitiveness it deserves mainly due to lack of sponsorship.

Maluwe named Morogoro, Tanga, Mwanza, Arusha and Dar es Salaam as among the regions expected to field teams in this year’s championship.Dar es Salaam’s JKT and ABC will compete in the men’s category in the tournament while Jeshi Stars and JKT Stars will take part in the women’s series.

April 20 is the deadline for teams to confirm their participation in the tournament. Maluwe said teams wishing to compete in the event will have to pay Sh50,000 participation fees each before being cleared to register.

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