This archive report was first published on 13 June 2020.
On June 13, 2020, Tanzania's football league resumed after a three-month suspension, sparking concerns over the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President John Magufuli has insisted that the outbreak is under control, but the United States has raised the alarm, citing a lack of transparency in Tanzania's data.
The country has officially recorded 509 cases, but has not provided any updates since April 29, 2020.
Despite the government's call for caution, fans were seen shaking hands and sitting closely together without masks during a live broadcast of one of the games.
Government spokesman Hassan Abbasi claimed that he had personally inspected the second game and was satisfied with the preparations and health guidelines in place.
Defending champions Simba hold a significant lead, and the winner will qualify for the African Champions League next season.
