Type Stadium Phone +255 754 287 536 | Capacity 23,000 Year built 1961 | |
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Former names Tanzania National Stadium Location Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Public transit Kurasini Station (4 km) Similar National Stadium, Kambarage Stadium, CCM Kirumba Stadium, Jamhuri Stadium, Kaitaba Stadium | ||
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Uhuru stadium (formerly known as Tanzania National Stadium) is stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is located adjacent to the National Stadium.
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History
Tanganyika's independence ceremony was celebrated at the stadium on 9 December 1961. Since then, the anniversary is celebrated at the stadium each year. It also served as the venue for the inaugural address of all the past presidents.
The funeral service of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first President was held at the stadium on Thursday, 21 October 1999.
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Uhuru Stadium Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA