Simba, Azam win as Yanga held

As Young Africans won 3-0 against Stand United in Shinyanga, JKT Ruvu broke the unbeaten record of the defending champions, Azam Football Club, after recording 1-0 victory at Azam Complex. As for Simba Sports Club, the side continued with their unimpressive results after drawing 1-1 against Tanzania Prisons at Sokoine Stadium, Mbeya.

>Star-studded Simba SC crashed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of 10-man JKT Ruvu in a thrilling Vodacom Premier League match at the National Stadium yesterday.

The title race is reaching a thrilling climax with Young Africans and Azam FC fighting neck-and-neck for the Vodacom Premier League crown.

 After poor, shocking results in previous matches, the defending champions Azam Football Club and runners up Young Africans playing on home grounds regained their winning spirit after they emerged victorious in their matches in the ongoing Tanzania Mainland Premier League.

In-form Young Africans reduced Azam FC’s lead in the Vodacom Premier League to one point with a 3-0 win against Rhino Rangers in an exciting match yesterday.

 Mainland giants Simba and Azam FC dropped two points each in their respective Premier League matches yesterday.

Young Africans have continued to shine in the ongoing Tanzania Mainland premier league after beating Mbeya City 3-0 at the National Stadium.

NA ZAINAB IDDY, DAR ES SALAAM

TIMU za Yanga, Azam na Simba, leo zinaingia kibaruani kwa mara nyingine katika viwanja tofauti katika raundi ya 12 ya Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara.

Mabingwa watetezi wa ligi hiyo, Yanga, wao watakuwa katika Uwanja wa Taifa, Dar es Salaam, kuwakabili Stand United ya Shinyanga.

Yanga, wanaoongoza ligi hiyo wakiwa na pointi 27 baada ya kucheza mechi 11, wanashuka dimbani wakitokea mkoani Tanga, ambako wamecheza mechi mbili baina ya Mgambo Shooting na Africans Sports,...