Tanzania, June 10 -- Dar es Salaam. Premier League coaches and players have voiced concern over the increasingly congested football calendar, warning that the delayed conclusion of the 2025/26 season is denying players adequate rest and compromising preparations for the next campaign.

They argue that the extended season not only reduces recovery time but also affects clubs' planning, pre-season programmes and finances, with teams forced to shoulder additional costs to keep players in camp for longer periods.

Their concerns come after the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) announced that this year's Kagame Cup will be staged from July 18 to August 9.

The regional tournament will conclude less than a month...