Former Head of Communications for Tanzanian Premier League bitter rivals Young Africans (Yanga) and SC Simba Haji Manara has been appointed as the official spokesperson for all national football teams under the National Sports Council (NSC) .
The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, made the announcement at the Parliament grounds in Dodomaon Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The minister adding that he will be responsible for communicating matters related to all Tanzania national football teams, with the aim of strengthening publicity and engagement around the squads.
Manara is a well-known figure in Tanzanian football communication circles, having previously served as the Head of Communications at Simba , where he played a key role in boosting the club’s media presence and fan engagement.
He later joined Young Africans (Yanga), where he also served in a similar high-profile communications role, further cementing his reputation as one of the country’s most prominent football spokespersons.
Mr Makonda said the appointment will help improve coordination and visibility of national team affairs, noting that Manara will operate under NSC (BMT) in executing his duties.
