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7 young players killed in deadly Tanzania protests as opposition slams Samia Suluhu
- Seven young tooball players tragically lost their lives during the deadly protests witnessed during the Tanzania elections
- President Samai Suluhu was re-elected for a second term in an election marred by controversy, death and protests
- Over 500 people are believed to have lost their lives, with the government blaming foreign nationals for the chaos
A football management agency has revealed that they lost seven players during the deadly Tanzania protests during the 2025 general elections.
The elections were widely disputed as thousands of Tanzanians hit the streets to protest against the incumbent Samia Suluhu.
Opposition slams Samia Suluhu
Samia has since been re-elected after the election commission declared she had won 98% of the votes cast.
The build-up to the election had been marred by the arrest and detention of key opposition leaders who were eventually barred from vying.
Samia, who was sworn in on Monday, has been slammed by the opposition, who branded the election a ‘sham’.
How many people died in Tanzania?
No official figures have been confirmed yet, but the country’s main opposition party claimed that no less than 800 deaths had been reported, while a BBC source said that ‘at least 500’ people had died.
Tanzania mourns 7 young players
Amid all these, a football agency has sadly confirmed that seven of their players were killed during the protests.
In a heartbreaking statement, Viral Scout Management said that the players had been gunned down in Mbeya, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza in senseless acts of violence.
“Viral Scout Management is heartbroken to announce the devastating loss of seven promising young football talents under our management: Rajabu Rajab (17), Anthony Rico (18), Abdulqareem Ali (16), Peter Eliya (19), Mshani Musa (17), Omar Musa (15), and John Hosea (22). These vibrant players were gunned down in senseless acts of violence at their homes in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, and Mwanza.”
The agency condemned the killing of civilians and players and rued that the dead players were the future of Tanzanian football.
“We vehemently condemn the killings of civilians and players alike. No one deserves to have their dreams stolen in such a brutal manner. These young athletes were the future of Tanzanian football, dedicated to their craft and inspiring countless others. As we mourn, we hold firm to our motto: There is no pressure when you are making dreams come true.”
More to follow.