Tanzania Mainland League clubs will be at liberty to sign up to 10 foreigners as opposed to the proposed five.
Minister for Information, Culture, Artists and Sports Dr Harrion Mwakyembe has confirmed the majority wished for the quota-rule to remain the same, than reducing it by half.
"Clubs can continue signing up to 10 foreign players to strengthen their teams," Mwakyembe told reporters.
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"We had to involve others before reaching the decision and carried out a poll where 977 people participated.
"809 voted in favour of allowing teams to sign up to 10 foreign players and we have no problem with it.