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1. Zanzibar is not a home ground (Simba SC Home Base) especially for a final match.
2. Events implies RS Berkane is backing the choice of Stadium at their advantage against rules (Reference their Insta Post).
3. BM Stadium has already been renovated to meet mentioned claim.
4. Simba has already sold out tickets as per BM Stadium Capacity.
5. Any alternative should focus Dar Es Salaam (Simba SC Home Base).
N.B:
If the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) suggests that the CAF Confederation Cup final match be played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, the best final decision would be to allow the match to be held there-provided that CAF's technical inspectors confirm the stadium meets all required standards.
Recent government inspections, including by the Prime Minister on May 17, 2025, have confirmed that Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is fully prepared, with the pitch in excellent condition and the stadium equipped for international matches recognized by CAF and FIFA.
Simba SC officials and CAF inspection teams have also noted steady improvements and ongoing upgrades aimed specifically at meeting final match standards.
Given this, if CAF's inspection team clears Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as fit for the final, hosting the match there would be ideal because:
2. Events implies RS Berkane is backing the choice of Stadium at their advantage against rules (Reference their Insta Post).
3. BM Stadium has already been renovated to meet mentioned claim.
4. Simba has already sold out tickets as per BM Stadium Capacity.
5. Any alternative should focus Dar Es Salaam (Simba SC Home Base).
N.B:
If the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) suggests that the CAF Confederation Cup final match be played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, the best final decision would be to allow the match to be held there-provided that CAF's technical inspectors confirm the stadium meets all required standards.
Recent government inspections, including by the Prime Minister on May 17, 2025, have confirmed that Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is fully prepared, with the pitch in excellent condition and the stadium equipped for international matches recognized by CAF and FIFA.
Simba SC officials and CAF inspection teams have also noted steady improvements and ongoing upgrades aimed specifically at meeting final match standards.
Given this, if CAF's inspection team clears Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as fit for the final, hosting the match there would be ideal because:
- It is Simba SC's registered home ground, preserving home advantage and fan access.
- It has a large capacity and modern facilities suitable for a continental final.
- It avoids logistical complications and potential scheduling conflicts associated with relocating to Zanzibar.