Azam Should be Honoured, Yanga should be Respected and Thanked.

Lonestriker · Aug 6, 2013

Rumours are often blown out of proportion especially in the transfer season where there is nothing else to write about actual football results. But we ought to be cautious not to dismiss most stuff as mere rumours, however exaggerated; they are often based on facts. After Yanga refused to accept the MOU signed between the Tanzania premier league committee and Azam Media Ltd the local media is having an orgy conjuring up deals that apparently are the ‘forces' behind Jangwani hard heart.

DSTV through their SuperSport brand were the first to be presented as the apparent powerful force that enticed Yanga to snub the Azam Tv deal. In a recorded interview with Clouds radio, Wallace Kalia, the Tanzania premier league committee chairman, said SuperSport were interested in dealing with Simba and Yanga only at the expense of the other 12 clubs. That meant fans would be treated to matches involving Simba and Yanga only. Unsurprisingly, TPL committee refused that snobbish deal, if true there were ever such a crooked proposal, that would reduce the league to a mere two-club league.

Wallace Kalia, later on said that Azam had offered better terms compared to SuperSport. It was a contradicting statement since according to a joint press release signed by 13 clubs, SuperSport never showed any interest in investing in the local league.Out of context or not,it is likely that SuperSport only showed a flick of interest.

Zuku were then reported to be in early negotiation with Yanga for a deal worth Tsh400mn per year. They had been offered Tsh69mn less than that amount by Azam Tv so it makes financial sense to go ahead with the deal, if there is one. But if it is true that the Azam deal is not exclusive why can't Zuku find a way to spread the dollars around and come up with a better packaged programme that covers all clubs? Covering all clubs provides more contents and action; it is more fun and appealing. Common sense dictates so, Azam have their weekly show and with all due respect it weekly swing from completely boring to very interesting due to the narrow spectrum of content. Concentrating on a single club limits the action and I think we are not yet there as a league. Spread the dollars, klabu zigawane umasikini to paraphrase from Juma Nature song.

Then Pepsi, according to Mwananchi media, are also in the mix, reportedly ready to fork out Tsh600mn to Yanga to promote their Pepsi Cola brand. Again, one should read the Pepsi deal with a screaming disclaimer though Mwananchi is very reliable, not your common gutter press. However the story does not state the length of the proposed deal, giving birth to more doubts. A financial deal with no time framework sounds quackish.

If all those reported offers are true, then Yanga and Azam will have demonstrated to us what competition can really do. For a second, let's forget whether Yanga were right or wrong in snubbing the Azam Tv deal, and think what we have learnt in just a week! That competition is king, It has smoked out willing but very hesitant corporates to at least show more interest in the local league, Azam should be credited for that. They should be honoured for their patriotism in investing in our semi-professional league despite the low expected investment returns. Yanga should be thanked for the wonderful remedial lessons. They have taken us back to school. Whether right or wrong, arrogantly or accidentally, Yanga have shown us that they are corporates out there ready to sponsor, and partner with our local league clubs.

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mwangalingimungu · Aug 6, 2013

I think the media, including the Mwananchi you seem to commend, should share the blame for the way they have (mis)reported the whole issue, hence misleading us all who depended on their reporting. For one, they all seem to be favoring either of the parties, thus not pointing out the pros of the sides they are against, or the cons of the sides they favor. Such biased reporting is the trademark of our media. Another weakness that led to the (mis)reporting of the issue was there lack of talent to ask the right questions at the right time, probably because of their already being carried away by the sides they favor. If the author of this thread could see those contradictions, how comes the reporters didn't? Where is our media, the so called forth pillar of the state, leading us to?

Sibonike · Aug 6, 2013

Lonestriker said:
Rumours are often blown out of proportion especially in the transfer season where there is nothing else to write about actual football results. But we ought to be cautious not to dismiss most stuff as mere rumours, however exaggerated; they are often based on facts. After Yanga refused to accept the MOU signed between the Tanzania premier league committee and Azam Media Ltd the local media is having an orgy conjuring up deals that apparently are the ‘forces' behind Jangwani hard heart.

Certain things can only happen in Tanzania. At this stage, we have been told it's a mere MoU. No contract signed yet. All the same, if the MoU is not exclusive, then why all the fuss? Azam can take all away Yanga games, while another firm can easily come in for the their home games that happens to be in Dar es Salaam with all the advantages.

One thing is for sure in the entire saga. Certain hands have been greased to facilitate things for one of the competing firms. To me, that is the major problem - all objectivity has been lost for their lust by the concerned officials.

DSTV through their SuperSport brand were the first to be presented as the apparent powerful force that enticed Yanga to snub the Azam Tv deal. In a recorded interview with Clouds radio, Wallace Kalia, the Tanzania premier league committee chairman, said SuperSport were interested in dealing with Simba and Yanga only at the expense of the other 12 clubs. That meant fans would be treated to matches involving Simba and Yanga only. Unsurprisingly, TPL committee refused that snobbish deal, if true there were ever such a crooked proposal, that would reduce the league to a mere two-club league.

Wallace Kalia, who appears to be completely out of depth in such situation, went on to confuse us that Azam had offered better terms compared to SuperSport. It was a confusing statement since according to a joint press release signed by 13 clubs, SuperSport never showed any interest in investing in the local league. Someone is lying to us or rather completely clueless of commercial negotiation, public relations and media briefing.

Zuku were then reported to be in early negotiation with Yanga for a deal worth Tsh400mn per year. They had been offered Tsh69mn less than that amount by Azam Tv so it makes financial sense to go ahead with the deal, if there is one. But if it is true that the Azam deal is not exclusive why can't Zuku find a way to spread the dollars around and come up with a better packaged programme that covers all clubs? Covering all clubs provides more contents and action; it is more fun and appealing. Common sense dictates so, Azam have their weekly show and with all due respect it weekly swing from completely boring to very interesting due to the narrow spectrum of content. Concentrating on a single club limits the action and I think we are not yet there as a league. Spread the dollars, klabu zigawane umasikini to paraphrase from Juma Nature song.

Then Pepsi, according to Mwananchi media, are also in the mix, reportedly ready to fork out Tsh600mn to Yanga to promote their Pepsi Cola brand. Again, one should read the Pepsi deal with a screaming disclaimer though Mwananchi is very reliable, not your common gutter press. However the story does not state the length of the proposed deal, giving birth to more doubts. A financial deal with no time framework sounds quackish.

If all those reported offers are true, then Yanga and Azam will have demonstrated to us what competition can really do. For a second, let's forget whether Yanga were right or wrong in snubbing the Azam Tv deal, and think what we have learnt in just a week! That competition is king, It has smoked out willing but very hesitant corporates to at least show more interest in the local league, Azam should be credited for that. They should be honoured for their patriotism in investing in our semi-professional league despite the low expected investment returns. Yanga should be thanked for the wonderful remedial lessons. They have taken us back to school. Whether right or wrong, arrogantly or accidentally, Yanga have shown us that they are corporates out there ready to sponsor, and partner with our local league clubs.

Source DIRISHA DOGO: Azam Should Be Honoured, Yanga Should Be Respected And Thanked

Certain things can only happen in Tanzania. At this stage, we have been told it's a mere MoU. No contract signed yet. All the same, if the MoU is not exclusive, then why all the fuss? Azam can take all away Yanga games, while another firm can easily come in for the their home games that happens to be in Dar es Salaam with all the advantages.

One thing is for sure in the entire saga. Certain hands have been greased to facilitate things for one of the competing firms. To me, that is the major problem - all objectivity has been lost for their lust by the concerned officials.

Lonestriker · Aug 6, 2013

mwangalingimungu said:
I think the media, including the Mwananchi you seem to commend, should share the blame for the way they have (mis)reported the whole issue, hence misleading us all who depended on their reporting. For one, they all seem to be favoring either of the parties, thus not pointing out the pros of the sides they are against, or the cons of the sides they favor. Such biased reporting is the trademark of our media. Another weakness that led to the (mis)reporting of the issue was there lack of talent to ask the right questions at the right time, probably because of their already being carried away by the sides they favor. If the author of this thread could see those contradictions, how comes the reporters didn't? Where is our media, the so called forth pillar of the state, leading us to?

I think it boils down to the fact that most of reporters/writers are hardly equipped to report on financial issues.

nguvumali · Aug 6, 2013

Yanga hawana hoja ya kusimamia, wamebaki kupiga porojo, wawaache Azam wasaidie kuipaisha soka yetu.

Simba na Yanga zina miaka zaidi ya sabini , ukiacha majengo yao machafu hata viwanja vya mazoezi hawana ! hawapendi maendeleo

Lonestriker · Aug 6, 2013

Sibonike said:
Certain things can only happen in Tanzania. At this stage, we have been told it's a mere MoU. No contract signed yet. All the same, if the MoU is not exclusive, then why all the fuss? Azam can take all away Yanga games, while another firm can easily come in for the their home games that happens to be in Dar es Salaam with all the advantages.

One thing is for sure in the entire saga. Certain hands have been greased to facilitate things for one of the competing firms. To me, that is the major problem - all objectivity has been lost for their lust by the concerned officials.

Well,you can't be so sure that someone was greased.Mind you,there was hardly competition since Azam are the one who proposed to Tanzania league committee.How do you propose and bribe officials while there was no competition?It is unfair to blatantly throw accussations at Azam Tv for the honourable thing they have done.

mwangalingimungu · Aug 6, 2013

Lonestriker said:
I think it boils down to the fact that most of reporters/writers are hardly equipped to report on financial issues.

I shall agree with you only if by 'equipped' you also mean capacity-wise.

Sibonike · Aug 6, 2013

Lonestriker said:
Well,you can't be so sure that someone was greased.Mind you,there was hardly competition since Azam are the one who proposed to Tanzania league committee.How do you propose and bribe officials while there was no competition?It is unfair to blatantly throw accussations at Azam Tv for the honourable thing they have done.

For sure nobody can be certain that money have changed hands. The behavior of certain club leaders, especially Aden Rage, leaves a lot of questions. Apparently, he was of the opinion at the beginning, that Yanga and Simba should get more than other clubs given their huge following of supporters and other factors. Somewhere along the road, he saw the light and changed his position. Why?
Yanga should not simply agree to receive the said 100m for the simple reason that something is better than nothing. This kind of mentality will not take us anywhere. Azam is not a charity organization, they are doing business. They are pushing things very hard and they know what they are doing for sure.

Lonestriker · Aug 6, 2013

Sibonike said:
For sure nobody can be certain that money have changed hands. The behavior of certain club leaders, especially Aden Rage, leaves a lot of questions. Apparently, he was of the opinion at the beginning, that Yanga and Simba should get more than other clubs given their huge following of supporters and other factors. Somewhere along the road, he saw the light and changed his position. Why?
Yanga should not simply agree to receive the said 100m for the simple reason that something is better than nothing. This kind of mentality will not take us anywhere. Azam is not a charity organization, they are doing business. They are pushing things very hard and they know what they are doing for sure.

Agreed.But it is hard to know if it is really true Rage was initially of the opinion that the two giant clubs should get more than the rest since he was never recorded anywhere saying so.All in all I love your argument,a convincing divergent opinion.

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