Tanzania, May 20 -- Dar es Salaam. Contract disputes involving players, coaches and football clubs in Tanzania have become a recurring feature at the start of each Mainland Premier League season and other domestic competitions, exposing persistent weaknesses in football administration.

The disputes range from unpaid salaries and unclear contract terms to allegations of altered agreements and failure by either party to honour contractual obligations.

The situation has strained relations between clubs and their employees while undermining the professionalism and image of the game.

Stakeholders attribute the problem to financial instability in clubs, weak contract management systems, limited legal awareness among players and poor governan...