Tanzania Hockey Association

Photos of Mapinduzi Hockey Tournament which took place in March 2026 in Tanga.

MOSHI KHALSA CLINCHED THE NATIONAL HOCKEY TITLE

Moshi khalsa entered the finals of mapinduzi hockey tournament after edging out Arusha Twigas by 1-0 in one of the tough semi finals game. It was see saw affairs whereby both teams were equally strong. In the last quarter, moshi khalsa sealed their ticket to final.

Where as another semi finals game between TPDF and Tanga Stars, the home team managed to put up extra strong efforts and did not let the defending champions TPDF to score any goals. Both teams missed many goals and eventually the game ended in draw. In a penalty stroke competition, TPDF took the lead in scoring and eventually managed to win by 3 – 1 against Tanga Stars in penalties.

The final game between moshi khalsa and tpdf started on fast pace and both teams which had played earlier against eachother knew game tempo. However, it was moshi khalsa who opened the score board in the 35th minute through Karitus Themison. The same player managed to score hat trick in 40th min, 57th min and 60th min. The final score was in favour of moshi khalsa 4- 0. However, Tpdf played an excellent game by putting extra efforts but couldnot opened the score board. Thus the final whistle saw Moshi Khalsa became the new champions for the year 2026.

Other preliminary results were :-

Black mambaz 0 -1 arusha twigas

Tpdf 2 – 2 moshi khalsa

Tanga Stars 1 – 1 Black Mambaz

ArushaTwigas 0 – 0 Tanga Stars

Tpdf 0 – 0 moshi khalsa

Final game

Moshi 4 – 0 TPDF - GENTS CATEGORY

TPDF 2 – 0 TWENDE - LADIES CATEGORY

Ladies Awards:-

Best player – Prisca Mwita of Tpdf

Best discipline team – twende team

Best upcoming player – Catherine damian of twende team

Gents awards:-

Oldest goal keeper - Jamil juma shahbhai of Arusha Twigas

Best player – chidi victor of Arusha Twigas

Best upcoming player - Raju Zuberi of tanga stars

SPONSORS - RELIANCE INSURANCE AGENCY & NAS TYRE SERVICES LTD

The event saw 5 gents and 3 ladies teams taking part in the prestigious mapinduzi hockey tournament which was organized by Tanzania Hockey Association in Tanga at Annadil Burhani ground.

Mapinduzi Hockey Tournament scores:-

Tpdf 2 - 2 Moshi Khalsa

Arusha twigas 1 - 0 Black Mambaz

Tanga stars 1 - 1 Black Mambaz

5 teams would be vying for the National Hockey title for 2026 in Tanga.

Mapinduzi Hockey Tournament which is scheduled to start from 27th upto 29th March, at Annadil Burhani complex in Tanga.

Last edition, TPDF took the crown after defeating Moshi Khalsa in a equally contested game.

At the same time, 3 ladies teams would be playing on a round robin 7 a side event.

The said prestigious event is kindly sponsored by Reliance Insurance co and Nas Tyre Services.

To all our Sponsors, Partners, Teams, Officials, Players, wishing all a Happy Eid to you and your family members.

Tanzania Hockey Association takes this auspicious moment to wish you all a joyful Christmas and a festive season filled with warmth and cheer.

14TH EDITION OF NYERERE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT START FROM 17TH TO 19TH OCTOBER WITH 6 GENTS AND 3 LADIES TEAMS TAKING PART IN IT.

THE PRESTIGIOUS TOURNAMENT IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY SIKH COMMUNITY OF MOSHI AND ORGANISED BY SIKH CLUB UNDER THE BANNER OF TANZANIA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION.

Group photo of the congress participants in Ismailia, Egypt

FIH President Tayyab Ikram attends the African Hockey Federation 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt FIH President continues to lead with purpose and passion, engaging directly with hockey communities around the world to strengthen collaboration and shared growth.

We are among the 14 countries which participated in the just ended congress of Africa Hockey Federation