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TFF, Yanga SC and Simba SC mourn late Tanzania President Pombe Magufuli

Following the death of Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli, Mainland Premier League and Football Kenya Federation Premier League clubs have sent their messages of condolences.

Magufuli's death was confirmed on March 17 by Vice President Samia Suluhu. The Tanzanian announced the president succumbed to heart conditions in a Dar es Salaam hospital.

The President, who was re-elected in October 2020 for a final five-year term, had been missing from the public limelight from February 27.

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"The Yanga SC management has received with sorrow the news of the death of President John Pombe Magufuli," the record league champions announced.