Uhuru Stadium

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Uhuru Stadium
Uwanja wa Uhuru  (Swahili)
Shamba la Bibi  (Swahili) / (Grandmother's field)
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Location in Tanzania
Former names Tanzania National Stadium
Address Taifa Road
Location Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
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Public transit Kurasini Station (4 km)
Owner Tanzanian Government
Type Stadium
Capacity 23,000[1]
Construction
Built 1961
Tenants
Young Africans S.C., Simba S.C., JKT Ruvu Stars and Ruvu Shooting[2]

Uhuru stadium (formerly known as Tanzania National Stadium) is stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is located adjacent to the National Stadium.

History

Tanganyika's independence ceremony was celebrated at the stadium on 9 December 1961.[3] Since then, the anniversary is celebrated at the stadium each year. It also served as the venue for the inaugural address of all the past presidents.

The funeral service of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first President was held at the stadium on Thursday, 21 October 1999.[4]

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  1. ↑ http://www.national-football-teams.com/stadium/2894/Uhuru_Stadium.html
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