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Zanzibar President Ali Mwinyi launches new national team jerseys
The President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has launched new jerseys for the national football team.
Also the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council in Zanzibar, Dr. Mwinyi launched the jerseys on Friday during an official function held at the Nyamanzi Exhibition grounds in the Western region.
The President made it clear that they will continue pushing to see that Zanzibar can in future become a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to be able to participate in tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
” We are happy to be launching the jerseys today and hope that our teams continue working hard to be able to achieve success, ” added the President. CRDB Bank in Zanzibar sponsored the design and purchase of the new jerseys.
Zanzibar is hoping to have the national teams play as many International matches this year. They are also hoping that the CECAFA Challenge Cup is revived this year.
Last year Zanzibar emerged champions in the CECAFA U-15 Boys Championship held in Njeru, Uganda.