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Blow for Gwambina FC as home ground is banned by TPLB

The Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) has banned Gwambina Stadium from hosting any top-tier matches effective immediately.

Tanzania Mainland League newbies Gwambina FC have been using the facility for their home matches, and it played a great role in helping them getting promoted last season. However, it will not be used again until the playing surface is renovated.

"The TPLB has suspended Gwambina Stadium from hosting top-tier matches owing to a bad playing surface which does not mean the standards are set," read a statement from the league administrators and obtained by Goal.

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"Due to the aforementioned decision, the Board has asked Gwambina FC to choose between CCM Kirumba and Nyamagana Stadiums, both based in Mwanza, as their home ground for the time being.