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7 young players killed in deadly Tanzania protests as opposition slams Samia Suluhu

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Seven footballers were killed during the deadly Tanzania post-election violence. Photos by AFP/Mariano Sayno. Source: Getty Images
  • 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.”

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Kidnappers Took Loan With My Phone – Victim Recounts Ordeal

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A woman has shared a disturbing account of her abduction in Abuja, detailing how kidnappers allegedly exploited her personal information during captivity.

According to her, she was kidnapped while going home in a bus and kept blindfolded for two days as her captors demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from her family and friends.

She further alleged that while she was still in captivity, the abductors accessed her phone and used it to download a loan application.

With her ATM card and identification documents in her possession at the time, they reportedly secured a loan of ₦148,000 without her knowledge.

The victim said she remained unaware of the transaction throughout her ordeal, as she was blindfolded and focused on pleading for her life.

She revealed that when she later found out and wrote to the loan app, they insisted she must pay off the loan.

“I was kidnapped in a bus in Abuja. They blindfolded my eyes for two days. Even after asking for ransom of 5 million from my family and friends, they took a loan. They downloaded a loan app on my phone, and I always carry my ATM card and my ID cards in my bag, so they used it to up the loan app and took a loan of 148 thousand Naira. I didn’t even know about the loan all the time I was there cause I was blindfolded and just begging for my life….” she partly said.

 

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Man Ends His Marriage After Finding Photographs Of His Wife With Another Man While Browsing Google Maps

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A husband was left shocked and reportedly had to end his marriage after discovering photos of his wife with another man while using Google Maps.

The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap.

Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned.

Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal.

The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair.

In a twist of fate, she was photographed with her lover on a bench near the city’s Puente de los Suspiros de Barranco (Bridge of Sighs of the Ravine).

 

The husband recently posted the photographs on Facebook where they sparked considerable reaction amongst users.

One social media commenter, San Pateste, said: “What a small world it is… It would have been enough if she said to her husband that she did not love him any more.”

Guillermo Sanchez added: “Out of 100 women, 90 per cent are not loyal, the rest are loyal and only have one eye (hahaha) or are immortal (hahaha).”

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Explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.

Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.

According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.

It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.

“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.

“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.

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