GSM wins tender for Yanga SC modern stadium project in Dar es Salaam

The leadership of Young Africans Sports Club, popularly known as Yanga, has confirmed GSM Company Limited as the winning bidder for the construction of its new stadium in Dar es Salaam. The development follows an evaluation process by the club’s executive committee aimed at securing a partner with the financial capacity and technical experience to deliver a facility at the club’s traditional home in Jangwani.

According to statements from Yanga’s Information Officer, Ally Kamwe, the selection of GSM was based on the firm’s ability to meet specific financial and technical requirements. While other bidders proposed models involving third-party investors or limited their interest to specific components like LED advertising systems, GSM’s proposal aligned with the club’s need for a comprehensive development partner.

The project is slated for the Jangwani area, where the club’s headquarters are located. To facilitate the construction, the club successfully secured additional land and formal ownership rights from the government, a process completed within 100 days of the initial project declaration. This site holds historical significance for the club and will now be transformed into a facility with an expected capacity of approximately 35,000 spectators.

Under the leadership of Club President Engineer Hersi Said, Yanga has reinforced its project oversight by expanding its executive committee. New members, including legal and commercial experts, have been brought on board to manage the contract negotiations and the subsequent phases of the build. This administrative strengthening is intended to ensure the stadium meets standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), allowing the venue to host high-profile international matches.

Beyond the main pitch and seating bowl, the project scope includes integrated infrastructure such as parking facilities, access roads, and landscaping. The club has also noted significant interest from the business community, with several firms already inquiring about advertising and commercial space within the complex once the work is completed.

The next phase of the project involves formal notification and a series of meetings between the club’s technical team and GSM to finalize the construction schedule. This move toward owning a modern stadium is part of Yanga’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on gate collections at national venues and establish a sustainable, independent revenue stream through its own sports infrastructure.