Scandal rocks Tanzanian Women’s Club as Official accused of impregnating under-20 player

A major scandal has erupted in Tanzanian women’s football as a senior official at Fountain Gate Princess Football Club has been suspended following allegations that he impregnated a former player under the age of 20.

The player in question, Peris Oside, is a Kenyan national who was part of the Tanzanian side until her contract was terminated by mutual agreement in May.

Just weeks after her departure, Oside came forward with explosive claims that a senior official at the club was responsible for her pregnancy.

According to Oside, the alleged relationship with the official began during her time at the club, and she only decided to speak out after her exit.

Her claims have sent shockwaves through the East African football community, sparking debates on professionalism, player protection, and abuse of power within the sport.

However, the accused official has strongly denied all allegations, stating that he had no intimate relationship with Oside. “I have never even had a conversation with her beyond football matters,” he reportedly told investigators.

Despite the denial, the club has taken immediate action by suspending the official to allow investigations to proceed without interference.

In a statement released earlier this week, Fountain Gate Princess FC confirmed the suspension and urged fans, stakeholders, and the general public to remain calm.

“We want to make it clear that the individual in question was hired strictly for football-related responsibilities. The club does not tolerate any form of misconduct, especially those that compromise the welfare of our players,” the statement read.

“We sincerely apologize to our fans, supporters, and stakeholders for the negative publicity. We are fully cooperating with authorities to ensure the truth comes to light.”

Tanzanian football authorities have also been informed, and a formal investigation is now underway. The club has expressed its full commitment to transparency, stating that appropriate action will be taken depending on the findings of the investigation.

This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of young female athletes in professional environments where power dynamics can often be abused.

Advocacy groups and football stakeholders across East Africa are now calling for stricter regulations and safeguarding measures to protect female players, especially those under the age of 20.

As the story continues to unfold, many are watching closely to see how the club, local football authorities, and law enforcement handle the matter. Regardless of the outcome, the case is already prompting serious conversations around ethics, consent, and accountability in women’s football in the region.

For now, Peris Oside’s voice has brought attention to an issue that is often whispered but rarely confronted head-on in African football.

Whether justice will be served remains to be seen, but one thing is clear, this scandal has cast a long shadow over what was once considered a rising force in Tanzanian women’s football.