DAR ES SALAAM, June 28 -- SPORTS stakeholders have called on the government and the private sector to invest more in grassroots football programmes in schools, saying they are critical for identifying and nurturing the countrys next generation of the games talent.

The call follows a successful conclusion of the Al Muntazir Football Tournament 2026, held recently in Dar es Salaam that attracted 90 teams from schools across the city.

The tournament featured boys competitions in the Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-19 categories, as well as girl events in the Under-9, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 divisions.

Hosts – Al Muntanzir School were crowned Under-19 boys champions after defeating Yemen School 3-0 in...