MOSHI: THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has approved a 2025 budget to the tune of 56.31bn/-, marking a significant increase from the 40.39bn/- approved for 2024.
This represents a growth of 15.92bn/-, or about 40 per cent, underscoring the federation’s efforts to boost its financial sustainability and expand its operations in the coming year.
While the 2024 budget was not fully met—TFF managed to collect only 35.54bn/-, 88 per cent of the target—the federation is optimistic about the higher revenue expectations for 2025, which are based on an expanded portfolio of income sources.
A key point of interest is the projected expenditure for 2025, which stands at 56.17bn/- , leaving a surplus of 141m/-.
However, TFF President Wallace Karia highlighted that the surplus could fluctuate due to the impact of exchange rate movements, as certain payments are made in US dollars.
This highlights the inherent risks that come with the reliance on foreign currency, particularly as the value of the dollar fluctuates in the global market.
The budget breakdown for 2025 includes several revenue streams that TFF is banking on to meet its targets. These include ticket sales, which are projected to bring in 828m/-, alongside contributions from clubs amounting to 1.17bn/-.
Sponsorships are expected to contribute 5.03bn/-, while broadcasting rights are estimated at 2.68bn/-.
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FIFA development funds are also expected to play a significant role, with TFF receiving 8.1bn/- for the construction of a new sports facility in Mnyanjani, Tanga. In addition to the expected funding, the 2025 budget reflects a stronger commitment to enhancing the Premier League.
TFF anticipates receiving 28.52bn/-from the Tanzania Premier League Board to support league operations, including team travel, referees’ fees and match organisation.
Sponsorship for the league is expected to generate 28.02bn/-, which will cover a wide range of expenses related to the league’s logistics and management.
Other smaller sources of income, such as administrative fees, are expected to contribute around 317m/-, while other miscellaneous revenues are projected at 180m/-.
When comparing the budgets of 2024 and 2025, it is clear that TFF is aiming for more ambitious financial targets, driven by a broader range of income sources.
The 2024 budget saw a shortfall in the expected revenue collection, but the 2025 projection, which includes higher sponsorships and donor funds, suggests a more optimistic outlook.
However, the increase in revenue will need to be carefully managed to ensure that the projected expenses, particularly in infrastructure development and league operations, are met without compromising financial stability.
Overall, the 2025 budget reflects TFF’s vision to strengthen the financial health of Tanzanian football while making significant investments in infrastructure and league development.
The challenge now lies in turning these projections into reality and ensuring that the federation’s spending matches its income generation capabilities.
