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7 footballers among hundreds killed in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Mwanza after Tanzania poll

Tanzanian riot police disperse demonstrators during violent protests that marred the election [Courtesy/Reuters]

Seven young football players under Viral Scout Management have been confirmed dead following violent unrest that erupted across Tanzania after the disputed general election.

In a statement shared on the agency’s verified X account, the Dar es Salaam-based sports consultancy expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and called for justice.

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