Court dismisses petition against granting citizenship to foreign footballers

Dodoma. The High Court of Tanzania has dismissed a constitutional case filed by Advocate Peter Madeleka, challenging the government’s decision to grant Tanzanian citizenship to three Singida Black Stars (SBS) foreign players.

The ruling was delivered at the High Court’s Main Registry in Dodoma by Judge Evaristo Longopa after upholding a preliminary objection raised by the respondents, including two involved players.