The Tanzania Basketball Federation (BFT) has named referees who will handle the National Basketball League (NBL) set to start in Tanga from March 25.
TBF president Richard Kasesera said yesterday the selection of the referees was done by the body’s referees commission which met in the city recently.
Referees are George Kitundu, Said Khamis, Oden Mbaga, Alfred Ngalaji, John Golita, Gosbert Boniface, Daniel Patrick and Haleluya Kavalambi.
He named commissioners as Zulifrikar Karim, Hamidu Halekwa, Jimmy Mkongo and Manase Zabron. Assistant referees are Prosper Mushi and Francis Chalamila.
Kasesera named men’s teams which had so far confirmed participation as Mbeya Friends, Baptista of Moshi, Savio, JKT, Oilers, Vijana, ABC and Chui.
Women`s teams are JKT, Jeshi Stars, Lady Lion and Cargo Ladies.