Yanga extends lead in Tanzania Mainland Premier League with a Bang!

TABORA, Tanzania

The defending champions of the Tanzania Mainland Premier League, Yanga under the head coach, Miloud Hamdi, have collected three points away in the match against Tabora United in the second round of the 2024/25 season.

Yanga’s goals were scored by Israel Mwenda, Clement Mzize, and Prince Dube in a thrilling encounter that also saw the Jangwani Street giants avenge their 3-1 defeat to the “Bees” on November 7 last year at the Azam Complex.

Mwenda opened the scoring with a free kick in the 21st minute following a foul committed by Banele Junior on Yanga’s striker Prince Dube.

His shot went to the far post, leaving Tabora United goalkeeper Jean Noel hapless.

Tabora United increased the tempo after conceding, with Heritier Makambo missing a clear chance at the end of the first half. Yanga led 1-0 at the break.

The Jangwani Street giants came back stronger in the second half, adding two more goals.

Clement Mzize scored in the 56th minute following a precise pass from Pacome Zouzoua, and Dube sealed the victory in the 67th minute with another assist from Zouzoua.

The victory means Yanga now lead the league with 61 points from 23 matches, four points ahead of their bitter rivals, Simba, who are second with 57 points from 22 matches.

The starting Yanga squad: Djigui Diarra, Israel Mwenda, Boka, Dickson Job, Ibrahim Bacca, Duke Abuya, Maxi Nzengeli, Mudathir Yahya, Prince Dube, Pacome and Clement Mzize.

The reserve players are Aweso who is the goalkeeper, Nickson Kibabage, Bakari Nondo, Kibwana Shomari, Dennis Nkane, Sure Boy, Farid Mussa and Ikanga Lombo Jonathan.