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Tanzania Dodoma Stadium construction
The Tanzanian government has reported that it is ready to begin construction of the proposed Dodoma Stadium.
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A Deputy Minister stated that currently, the government is looking for funding for the projects and that soon construction will begin. According to Gekul, the Dodoma Stadium project is inevitable. This she explained is because it is in the manifesto of the ruling party. Additionally, she said it is a key facility for the capital city.
Project Overview
Dodoma stadium in Tanzania may not rival the stadium shown in this picture but it is expected to be the largest stadium in Africa. It was proposed in 2017 after the Moroccan King's visit to Tanzania. Reportedly the stadium will be built at an estimated cost of US $100m. plying the proposed ring roads that will be running around the stadium. Travelers using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network which is close to the structure will also be in a position to enjoy views of the development.
The architectural design of the structure resembles the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, from the outside. According to reports the proposed mega stadium will have the capacity to accommodate between 85, 000 to 100, 000 spectators.
Dodoma stadium to exceed First National Bank (FNB) Stadium capacity
Largest in Africa
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The FNB Stadium, AKA Soccer City or The Calabash, is located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa. The Calabash name is a result of the stadium's design which was inspired by a Calabash. The latter is an African artifact made from the hard shell of a fruit in the gourd family "Lagenaria siceraria" by drying and hallowing it out.
This initiative comes at a time when the government is pushing for a massive transfer of people and services from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The initiative will reportedly help improve the whole sport sector majorly soccer in the region.
In addition, the new stadium will put Tanzania in a better position to bid for hosting major continental events. These events include the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the African Canadian Soccer & Cultural Association (ACSCA). The stadium will also be able to host other top athletics events such as the All African Games and World Athletics championships. The planned stadium was first announced in 2016 when King Mohamed VI of Morocco met with the late President John Magufuli and pledged to support him. A signing ceremony was witnessed at the State House in Tanzania. At the time the then president said that the newly planned stadium will be the biggest in the country. It will be followed by 60,000 seater National Stadium in Dar es Salaam and CCM Kirumba in Mwanza. The latter has a 35,000 capacity.
"The stadium will be the largest in Tanzania. It will be bigger and better than the current national stadium. It will cost between US$ 80m to US$ 100m," President Magufuli said adding that the construction of the stateof-the-art stadium will help improve the whole sports sector, especially soccer in the region.
In 2020, it was reported that seismic, topographical, and feasibility studies had been completed. The studies had to be repeated to ensure the maximum safety of the structure and the spectators.
