John Magufuli, President of Tanzania, has decided to rename the country’s national stadium. It is within the framwork of paying tribute to a recently deceased former President.

As a result, the Dar es Salaam National Stadium (60,000 seats) will henceforth be called Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. The latter, who died on 24 July at 81 years old, ruled over Tanzania from 1995 to 2005. He is the country’s third president.

Mkapa is considered a pioneer and indefatigable peacemaker in the East African region.

It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of Mzee Benjamin Mkapa,former President of #Tanzania. A statesman particularly remembered as an indefatigable peacemaker in the East African region. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,the people and govt of Tanzania. pic.twitter.com/go4DC20qhM

— Moussa Faki Mahamat (@AUC_MoussaFaki) July 23, 2020

Now over to the Taifas Stars (nickname of the national team) to continue being more successful in their new venue.