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TPLB bans seven stadiums from hosting top-tier matches

The Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) has banned the use of seven stadiums owing to their sub-standard nature.

The Board has been cracking the whip on bad pitches this season as it aims at providing better playing facilities for the players. Recent communication has seen several pitches suspended until they are renovated.

"TPLB has suspended [seven stadiums] from hosting any competitive matches owing to their poor maintenance as required by the law on the state of stadiums in the country," read a statement from the Board obtained by Goal.

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"The stadiums that have been suspended are Majimaji Stadium in Songea, Njombe's Sabasaba Stadium, Ali Hassan Mwinyi stadium based in Tabora, Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga, Mbeya's Kipija Stadium.