Ligi Kuu Bara: Young Africans strengthen advantage after Simba drop points again

Young Africans continue to hold a slight edge over rivals Simba SC in the title race from Tanzania’s Ligi Kuu Bara after Monday’s 6-0 thrashing of Mashujaa FC.

 

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It has been a strong campaign for Mashujaa who sit in fifth place, but they simply had no chance against a full strength Yanga side. Mohamed Damaro Camara opened the scoring in the 8th minute and the hosts never looked back at the KMC Complex.

Kenyan international midfielder Duke Abuya doubled the lead before the half hour mark and star attacking midfielder Pacôme Zouzoua added another goal five minutes later.

 

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A three-goal onslaught in the final twenty minutes confirmed the decisive score, with Prince Dube scoring the fourth goal before Angolan striker Depu provided a goal and an assist on his league debut.

Tanzania’s top flight is steadily returning to action for 2026 and on Sunday, it was Simba SC in action with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Mtibwa Sugar. Fredrick Magata’s spectacular strike on the hour mark secured a shock point away from home for the midtable side, who spoiled the league debut of Simba’s recently hired South African head coach Steve Barker.

 

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A devastating defeat to one of their Dar es Salaam rivals, Azam FC, put Simba behind the pace set by main rivals Yanga to finish 2025. Now they will be three points behind the reigning champions even if they win their matches in hand.

Azam FC won 3-0 over Coastal Union on Saturday while Singida Black Stars were held to a 1-1 draw away at Dodoma Jiji.

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