The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)
Suleiman Jongo
28 October 2008
Tanzania swimming team is expected to feature in the Africa Nations Cup championship to be held in South Africa from December 1-7, for the first time.
The Tanzania Swimming Association (TSA) acting secretary general Ramadhani Namkoveka said his body has already confirmed to send a team and compete in the event.
Despite an early confirmation, Namkoveka says the body is yet to secure funds that would cater for return flights and other expenditures during the event. However, TSA remains optimistic to find sponsorship to support the team.
Selection criteria of players who would travel for the event is based on those who will excel during next month's Union championships to be held in Dar es Salaam. the event would staged on November 8 at the International School of Tanganyika (IST).
Expected participants from Mainland's clubs are from Taliss, Dar es Salaam Swimming Club (DSC) and the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
The Isles' clubs are Nyuki, KMKM and Police. The continental event will be the third high profile event for locals after previously taking part in Manchester World championships and the Beijing Olympics.
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