Sportventurer Tanzania

Often very chilled but sometimes played at a hectic pace, sport for many Tanzanians is often the only positive outlet for utilising the abundant energy they naturally possess.

On a national level, football and sport in general suffers from a severe lack of organization and a coherent central governing strategy.

Teachers in Tanzania recognize that in many cases sport acts as an incentive to attract those who may be struggling with lessons to school. Most firmly believe that sport in schools should be a fundamental part of the school day. Demands placed on children to work at home or care for relatives can easily persuade children to drop their educational commitments and it is these children that need the opportunity for a better future that only an education can offer them.

Experience Tanzania

Away from the politics, children in East Africa develop a natural athleticism at an early age and the physicality and pace of their football is something worth seeing. Often played barefoot and on so-called 'pitches' the enthusiasm with which the game is played is nothing short of astounding.

However, what they clearly lack and could so obviously benefit from, is facilities, coaching and training. The mere sight of a football is enough to draw a frenzied crowd as most kids play with an 'adjuallah' a ball made from layers of polythene plastic bags tied tightly together with string.