TFF Kuchunguzwa na FIFA Migogoro ya Kiuongozi

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OFFICIAL COMPLAINT LETTER TO FIFA REGARDING GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE TANZANIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION (TFF) mkeka downa

Dear FIFA,


We, as concerned stakeholders in Tanzanian football, respectfully submit this formal complaint regarding repeated and growing interference by government officials and institutions in the operations and independence of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), in violation of FIFA Statutes which require national federations to remain autonomous and free from third-party influence, particularly from government bodies.

Key Incidents of Interference

1. Direct Influence by Government Ministers on TFF Decisions

It has become increasingly evident that Tanzanian government officials—most notably cabinet ministers such as Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba and Hon. Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi—have been exerting pressure on TFF and the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) regarding various administrative and disciplinary matters. This level of involvement directly undermines the federation’s autonomy as outlined under Article 14 of the FIFA Statutes.


2. #Hatuchezi Campaign and Political Escalation through Parliament

The #Hatuchezi ("We will not play") campaign was originally launched by a football club (DAR YOUNG AFRICANS) as a protest against the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB), reflecting a loss of trust in its decision-making. This campaign quickly gained public momentum and was strongly supported by the club's fanbase.

However, the situation took a troubling turn when this campaign was echoed inside the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania. Several Members of Parliament were publicly recorded chanting "Hatuchezi! Hatuchezi! Hatuchezi!" within parliamentary sessions—transforming a football protest into a political movement.

This parliamentary involvement significantly compromised the independence of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) and created an atmosphere of political intimidation, whereby football authorities were pressured to take decisions aligned with political sentiments rather than FIFA-compliant statutes and objective sporting regulations.

3. Presidential Interference in the Case of Player Feisal Salum Abdallah

Another concerning incident involved the contractual dispute between Young Africans SC and their former player Feisal Salum Abdallah. The player refused to fulfill his contractual obligations, prompting the club to enforce its legal rights. However, after several months of impasse, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania publicly intervened and instructed club officials to release the player unconditionally.

This move:

Undermined the sanctity of professional contracts,

Set a dangerous precedent for other players to violate contracts in anticipation of political protection,

Had serious financial and strategic implications for the club.


4. Regional Commissioner’s Abuse of Power Against Club Official

In another disturbing episode, the Regional Commissioner (RC) of Tabora, acting as a self-declared “patron” of Tabora United FC, publicly expressed his intent to “ensure victory” for the club against Young Africans SC. Following a verbal dispute with Young Africans SC’s spokesperson, Mr. Ali Kamwe, the RC misused his authority as a regional security coordinator by ordering the arrest and detention of Mr. Kamwe without due process. This abuse of power violates fundamental principles of justice, sportsmanship, and human rights.


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Our Requests to FIFA

In light of these events, we humbly request that FIFA:

1. Launches an immediate investigation into these incidents of government interference in Tanzanian football.


2. Issues a formal directive to TFF and Tanzanian authorities reaffirming the autonomy of football institutions as per FIFA Statutes.


3. Considers sanctions or measures to protect the independence of TFF and the integrity of the game in Tanzania.



We believe that these interventions from state actors are endangering the development of football in our country and are inconsistent with the global standards that FIFA upholds.

We are committed to the integrity of the sport and to defending the principles of fair play, contractual discipline, and institutional independence.

5.The deputy Minister of Sports, Mwana FA called for the gates of of Kwamkapa Stadium not to be opened so that his favourite team, Simba Sports Club aka Kolo Dunduka would have a reason to boycott the derby to avoid a humiliating defeat from Watoto wa Jangwani Young Africans Sports Club

 

[Frank Wanjiru]

Karia na genge lake hawataisahau Yanga kamwe.

 

[makwega7]

6. The government has removed the Manager of the Mkapa Stadium and allowed the SSC team to slaughter goats and dig up the stadium so that SSC can achieve good results.

 

[makwega7]

7.The government has intervened in football by providing flights and subsistence allowances for their trip to South Africa and Morocco. Also they benefited with so called mother's goal as well as covering the cost of the New Amaan Complex for the LA AKINA MAMA CUP FINAL.

 

[BABA BOMBASTIC]

Kweli ulisema utaandika. Ni kweli ulituma? Hebu screenshoot email. "Changes begins with you"

Nikutumie barua yenyewe

 

[SankaraBoukaka]

chochote kinachoguswa au kuingiliwa na WANASIASA huwa hakibaki salama maana wanatenda kwa maslahi ya SIASA .
zile hela za Magoli na Rundo la Wanasiasa kwenye Uongozi wa Simba na Yanga haupo kwa Bahati Mbaya..

 

[TIMING]

Msimu wa mavuno, kuanzia mwakani 😎.

Miye nalima ngwara, zinastawi aana babati

 

[Mundele Makusu1]

Ikiwapendeza FIFA wafunge kabisa mambo ya mpira TANZANIA kwa miaka 10 hivi

Haiwezekani

 

[Infropreneur]

Ikiwapendeza FIFA wafunge kabisa mambo ya mpira TANZANIA kwa miaka 10 hivi

Naunga mkono hoja.

Mitanzania kutwa kucha niku discuss mpira, mpira, mpira redio zote na Television zote.

 

[secretarybird]

Miye nalima ngwara, zinastawi aana babati

Sehemu gani hapa babati Mkuu, minjigu, au 😂.

 

[OKW BOBAN SUNZU]

Hatimaye maombi ya bwana mkubwa secretarybird pamoja na JF members wenye akili kama yake inaenda kutumia.

Tulishasema ukumanyoko katika ligi kuu hapa nchini umevula mipaka!

Cc Mnyambo wa kyerwa Labani og OKW BOBAN SUNZU na kadhalika.

Barua ya FIFA iko wapi?

 

[Mbabani]

Tumeni email kwa wingi

 

[Bird Watcher]

Mo Dewji itakuwa amecheck rafiki yake Patrice motsepe yule mwenye Mamelodi ya S. A mana ni Rais wa Shirkisho la Soka africa na Kumueleza izi Concern azifikishe FIFA, Mana mo hajawa satified kabisa na zile sarakasi za Kina GSM pale state house juzi

 

[Bird Watcher]

Ingekuwa na nguvu kama TFF na bodi ya ligi wangelalamika kuingiliwa na Serikali.
FIFA watafika TFF na TFF watamwambia sisi tuko huru wala hakuna serikali iliyotuungilia

FIFA sio wajinga eti waondoke na maaumzi tu ya hao viongozi wa TFF hapana wao pia wanaelewa pressure ambayo wanapata hao viongozi wa TFF kutoka kwenye mamlaka ivo investigation yao itahusisha stakeholders wengi

 

[BABA BOMBASTIC]

Ikiwapendeza FIFA wafunge kabisa mambo ya mpira TANZANIA kwa miaka 10 hivi

Hata mimi napendekeza maana mpira umekuwa ndo kila kitu kila kitu mpira u awekwa mbele tunashindwa hata kuhoji mambo ya muhimu

 

[KWENYE PESA HAKUNA ADUI]

Tulikubaliana kuwa mpira umeshinda

How come FIFA wenye mpira watie doubt ushindi huo?

Upo CONSCIOUS 🤝

 

[ngara23]

FIFA sio wajinga eti waondoke na maaumzi tu ya hao viongozi wa TFF hapana wao pia wanaelewa pressure ambayo wanapata hao viongozi wa TFF kutoka kwenye mamlaka ivo investigation yao itahusisha stakeholders wengi

Hiyo haipo
Hapo ingekuwa TFF wanalalamika kuingiliwa na Serikali hapo sawa
Kama. Kenya walifungiwa pale waziri wa michezo alipomfukuza ofsini Rais wa Federation

 

[Mwana parokia]

Na hapo bado Tutazidi kuwatumia email fifa Kila siku mpaka tufungiwe

Ki ukweli tukifungiwa maswala ya mipira ukombozi utakuwa umefika Tanzania

Natamani sana jambo hili

No reforms no election

 

[Mwana parokia]

Lazima tufungiwe

Mkuu naomba na Mimi email niandike kizungu

 

[Joe1016]

Sasa hapa ndio naanza kuamini kama soka letu linakua huwezi kuita ligi yetu kubwa bila kupitia misokosuko kama hii