Tanzania FA President Detained Over Corruption

By Musah Abelyire June 29, 2017

THE PRESIDENT of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Jamal Malinzi, has been arrested by the country’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau.

He was detained along with the TFF’s secretary general Selestine Mwesigwa and the duo were held overnight and face a second round of questioning on Thursday (June 29).

Bureau spokesperson Musa Misalaba added the pair will stay in custody until further notice as they are questioned.

The detention comes after a lengthy investigation by the bureau but details of the specific allegations are yet to be made public.

According to BBC Africa, Misalaba said the bureau is continuing to investigate other federation officials over similar allegations.

Source:voiceonline.co.uk