The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 final between Simba SC of Tanzania and Morocco’s RS Berkane will no longer be held at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam as originally scheduled.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a statement, CAF confirmed that despite extensive collaboration with the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) and other stakeholders, the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium could not meet the required standards in time for the crucial fixture set for Sunday, 25 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931709##CAF emphasised its continued commitment to fairness and infrastructure development across its 54 Member Associations. Under the leadership of President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the organisation has prioritised hosting matches in venues preferred by local federations, provided these venues meet the necessary regulatory and infrastructural criteria.Although discussions with TFF President Wallace Karia and the Tanzanian Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports were constructive, an independent assessment conducted by an internationally accredited firm concluded that required upgrades at the stadium could not be completed in the available timeframe.Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching careerConsequently, CAF has confirmed that the final will now be played at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on the evening of Sunday, 25 May.RS Berkane heads into the second leg with a 2-0 advantage, while Simba SC will look to mount a comeback in front of their fans—this time on the island of Zanzibar rather than the mainland.Five reasons why Sinisa Mihic was bound to fail as Gor Mahia coachCAF expressed its appreciation to the TFF and Tanzanian authorities for their cooperation and reaffirmed its dedication to supporting efforts to ensure that the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, along with other critical facilities, meets CAF standards ahead of the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to be hosted in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, which kicks off on Saturday, 2 August 2025.The confederation adds that it remains confident in the successful staging of the CHAN tournament and its broader mission to elevate club and national team football across the continent.Lucas Maina donates Ksh100,000 Mozzart Bet Cup award to former team in Kibera
