FKF Premier League side Murang’a Seal have withdrawn from the Tanzanite 2026 Pre-Season Tournament despite already beginning their preparations in Tanzania.
The club confirmed the decision in an official statement, explaining that challenges surrounding the organisation of the tournament had forced them to pull out.
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Murang’a Seal had travelled to Tanzania on Friday and started their pre-season training programme before receiving an invitation to participate in the six-team competition featuring Namungo FC, Mashujaa FC, Fountain Gate FC, Dodoma Jiji FC and RDS FC.
“Due to challenges affecting the tournament preparations, we have made the decision not to participate in the Tanzanite Pre-Season Tournament,” the club said.
The decision comes shortly after Seal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Fountain Gate in a friendly match as they continue fine-tuning the squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.
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Despite withdrawing from the tournament, the club has confirmed that its pre-season camp in Tanzania will continue as planned.
Murang’a Seal have been among the busiest clubs in the transfer market, strengthening their squad with the arrivals of striker Chris Ochieng, winger Charo Majaliwa, defender Stephen Silivestry, attacking midfielder Ian Mahonga and winger Michael Jairo.
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