{"id":150938,"date":"2026-04-16T15:33:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mp-pushes-for-stadium-access-upgrades-in-dar"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:25:29","slug":"mp-pushes-for-stadium-access-upgrades-in-dar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mp-pushes-for-stadium-access-upgrades-in-dar","title":{"rendered":"MP Pushes for Stadium Access Upgrades in Dar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>DAR ES SALAAM\u2019s readiness to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is under scrutiny, with concerns mounting over traffic bottlenecks and poor access to Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Contributing to the Prime Minister\u2019s budget debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Special Seats MP Asha Baraka warned that shipping containers along Nelson Mandela Road could severely disrupt the movement of fans, officials and visiting teams if left unaddressed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTake a look at the road to Mkapa Stadium, there are far too many containers, and they pose a risk to our visitors during AFCON,\u201d she said, urging authorities to clear the corridor and relocate the containers.<\/p>\n<p>With Tanzania set to co-host the prestigious continental tournament, Baraka\u2019s comments underscore the importance of preparing infrastructure to ensure safety, convenience and a welcoming environment for international guests.<\/p>\n<p>The MP also drew attention to domestic football infrastructure, renewing calls for land allocation to Simba SC to establish a permanent base.<\/p>\n<p>She cited former Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda\u2019s role in securing land for Young Africans SC as a precedent for long-term club development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Prime Minister is a sportsman, and I respectfully urge him to make history as well,\u201d Baraka said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimba, too, deserve their own ground. We have formally written to the government, but the land has not yet been handed over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Baraka\u2019s intervention reflects a broader effort within Tanzanian football to promote equitable access to infrastructure, allowing clubs to build long-term stability and independence.<\/p>\n<p>In her address, she also commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her continued support of sport, particularly initiatives that have strengthened clubs competing on the continental stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur clubs have been performing admirably internationally, and we are grateful to the President for the \u2018Mama\u2019s Goal\u2019 initiative, which has boosted morale and driven progress,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Baraka\u2019s appeal for improved roads and dedicated football facilities comes at a crucial moment as Tanzania prepares to host one of Africa\u2019s premier sporting events, signalling the nation\u2019s readiness to welcome the continent and showcase its sporting spirit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. 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